Production Operator

Narooma; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Narooma in Smithtown is seeking Production Operators to support the Fill & Pack line in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will report to the Line Manager and help maintain quality, safety and efficiency on the production floor.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, GMP compliance and participation in TPM/NCE principles. Candidates should be reliable, flexible for shift work, with good numeracy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and wellbeing.
• Ability to work shift schedules and adapt to change.
• Knowledge of GMP practices and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support production team in Fill & Pack area.
• Follow line standards and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Ensure work complies with safety, quality and cost requirements.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Safety mindset

SAP experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Forklift licence

Problem solving

Numeracy

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Production Operator – 1X Permanent

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Level 2 | Location: Smithtown | 1x Full time - Permanent

POSITION SUMMARY

To support the Production team, we are seeking experienced Production Operators who are enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoy a fast paced and dynamic work environment. Opportunities are available in the below department:

• Fill & Pack

A DAY IN THE LIFE...

Reporting to the Line Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• A focus on continuous improvement and structured problem solving
• Assist in achieving line standards associated with production runs and the standard conditions & routines associated with Safety & the 4M's (Man, Machine, Method, Material).
• Achieve a "zero injury, defect, waste" mind-set & promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety Health Environment & Quality.
• Participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) principles to build capability and improve your areas overall performance.
• Ensuring all work carried out adheres to quality, compliance, safety, reliability and cost requirements

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Reliability and a high degree of flexibility including the ability to work shift work.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning with a strong focus on safety, quality and wellbeing

• Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
• Good PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Ability to work with SAP and an understanding of SAP transactions
• Developed technical aptitude and physical capability for manual handling
• Commitment to GMP
• Possess a forklift licence (an advantage)
• Strong preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate a high attention to standards, and strong engagement in NCE / TPM principles.