About Us
At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we're a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and New Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive - and together, we sustainably feed the nation.
About Project Bluebird
Now, we're embarking on something extraordinary.
Our Ballarat site marks a bold new chapter. We're building a state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat - designed to redefine industry standards in milling technology, systems, and process optimisation. This greenfield site will be powered by cutting-edge Swiss equipment and driven by a passionate team committed to excellence from day one.
This is your opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation - building deep knowledge of a site from the ground up, shaping scalable operations, and helping define the future of flour milling in Australia.
At Mauri, we're not just building a mill. We're building a culture - one that's Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for two Packing/Warehouse Operators to join our new Ballarat site. This is a permanent full-time role with a unique long-term career path.
During the commissioning phase of the site, you'll become fully trained and competent operating our advanced FAWEMA packing equipment before transitioning into a permanent Warehouse Operator role as the site moves into steady-state operations. Your packing rate of pay will be retained following the transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating and monitoring automated bagging and packing line equipment (during commissioning)
- Conducting quality and weight checks to ensure product meets specification
- Responding to line alarms and minor faults, escalating when needed
- Keeping accurate production and downtime records
- Cross-training in warehouse operations alongside your packing duties
About You
You're someone who enjoys learning new technology, solving problems and working in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You don't need prior experience operating this specific equipment, we'll provide full training. You do need the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in warehouse, dispatch or logistics - forklift licence preferred
- Comfortable using technology and learning new automated systems
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
- A team player who communicates clearly and shows up reliably
- Availability and flexibility to work a rotating roster during the commissioning phase.
What's on offer at Mauri?
- A genuine focus on personal development.
- A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
- A chance to make a lasting impact in a legacy-defining project
GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values.
Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!
Start the Conversation
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and criminal history checks
We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures-including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
Let us know how we can support a barrier-free recruitment process by emailing: [email protected]
Learn more at mauri.com.au and gwf.com.au.
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