Yoghurt Maker - Process Operator

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd – Carrum VIC is seeking experienced Yoghurt Makers (Dairy Plant Operator) to join our production team across day and night shifts.

You will be responsible for setup, filling, cleaning, quality monitoring, and documentation to support the production schedule. Experience with GMP/HACCP and strong teamwork are essential for success on this fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Process Operator experience in dairy/food manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP principles.
• Experience working with plant equipment and process lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production tasks from raw milk load-in to setting up fillers and equipment.
• Conduct cleaning of equipment with focus on quality and detail.
• Monitor product quality during production and take corrective action as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Monitor CCPs and ensure correct recording.
• Ensure wastage and efficiency standards are achieved.

Skills

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Process Operator experience

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering or related field

Tools

CITECT SCADA

Job description

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd – Carrum VIC

Hours of Work (12-hour shift) – 6pm to 6am (night shift) or 6am to 6pm (day shift)

7 days per fortnight roster pattern (includes weekends paid at OT rate)

Commencing level and base rate dependant on previous experience:

Day Shift: Level 4a - $29.63 | Level 4c - $30.52 | Level 5a - $32.55 per hour

Night Shift: Level 4a - $38.52 | Level 4c - $39.68 | Level 5a - $42.32 per hour

ABOUT US

Australian Sustainable Dairies (ASD Group) are building the future of dairy in Australia, bringing high quality, better for you, and sustainable products to Australian consumers. We are Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business, producing award winning yoghurt, milk & cheese products, across our market leading brands Barambah Organics, and five:am Organic. We are passionate about our brands, our culture, and our team. We have fun, we work hard and support each other to exceed goals and continue our rapid growth trajectory.

About our role

We have vacancies available on both day shift and night shift for experienced Yoghurt Makers (Dairy Plant Operator), reporting to the Production Supervisor. The Dairy Plant Operator position plays a critical role in the setup, preparation and manufacture of our dairy products, ensuring tasks are carried out to achieve the production schedule.

To meet the demands of this important role, you will need to be a strong problem solver with a high level of interpersonal skills to develop relationships with team members. Your excellent communication and teamwork skills will be required when working in conjunction with the Production team across the shifts as well as Maintenance, Quality/Safety, Planning and R&D.

You should have a proven track record of being proactive and dedicated when it comes to Safety and Quality as well as demonstrated Process Operating experience.

Key responsibilities will be:

Carry out all production tasks from raw milk load in and mixing, to setting up fillers and all associated equipment

Conduct cleaning of equipment with exceptional commitment to quality and attention to detail

Monitor product quality throughout the production process and take positive action if deviation from the standards is observed

Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly.

Ensure production CCPs are monitored and correctly recorded

Ensure wastage and efficiency standards are achieved.

Hours of Work

Day Shift = 6am - 6pm on a 7-day fortnightly roster with weekend work paid at OT rate included.

Night Shift = 6pm – 6am on a 7-day fortnightly roster with weekend work paid at OT rate included.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will possess tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing/Engineering or a related field, coupled with previous experience in a Process Operator position ideally within either the dairy or food manufacturing industries, as well as:

A minimum of 3-5 years of Process Operator experience is required

Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP Principles

A working knowledge of CITECT Scada is desirable but not essential

Highly motivated and self-driven with outstanding attention to detail

Proven ability to build rapport across multiple internal stakeholders

The ability to work with minimal supervision, with exceptional time management skills

ASD Group is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applicants must hold permanent residency status in Australia. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol tests), and security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check.