About the role
As a Production Assistant, you will support daily food manufacturing activities by ensuring the efficient flow of materials, assisting with line operations, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation across the production area. You will contribute to the timely and accurate delivery of production schedules and targets while following safety, quality, GMP, and food safety standards.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and stage raw materials and packaging components for production use.
- Support machine operators with line setup and changeover activities.
- Monitor production lines to ensure proper material flow and promptly report issues.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production area in accordance with GMP and food safety standards.
- Assist with labelling, packing, sealing, and boxing finished products.
- Record basic production data, including quantities packed and materials used.
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment during all activities.
- Assist with sorting, segregating, and disposing of non-conforming products and waste materials.
- Participate in end-of-shift cleaning, 5S activities, and inventory checks.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Production Supervisor or Manager.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing company.
- Knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, and FSSC standards.
- Good understanding of food industry production processes and safety standards.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, work shifts and overtime, and make effective decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to adapt to changing organisational and operational needs and lead others through change.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, organise and prioritise work, and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, initiative, and the ability to handle difficult reporting situations.
- Flexibility to work longer days and occasional Sundays and public holidays during busy periods.
- Ability to work in hot and humid production areas, including areas where cooking takes place.
- Physical fitness to spend most of the workday on the plant floor, walking and standing.
Salary and Benefits
Benefits and employment terms to be discussed during the interview.
Thank you!Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview.
Join our team and contribute to building an effective, compliant, and people-focused organization.