Production Worker / Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing
Please note: this is not a desk based role. The position involves machine operation, cleaning, forklift work and regular manual handling throughout the day.Employment Type
Full Time Position
This is a full time position based in Box Hill South.
The successful applicant will join our team on a full time basis and will be subject to an initial probationary period.
About Us
Food Milling Services Australia is a specialist dry food processing business supplying ingredients to food manufacturers and commercial customers.
We process, mill, sieve, blend and repackage dry food ingredients for a wide range of customers across Australia.
We are looking for a reliable long term employee who can either bring relevant experience or be trained into the role.
This role may suit someone who has already worked in manufacturing, warehousing, machine operation, food production or forklift work and is looking for a stable full time position.
It may also suit someone who has been working around production or warehouse operations and believes they have the initiative, reliability and practical skills to step up into a more responsible hands on role.
This role suits someone who is comfortable working independently and can stay productive without constant supervision. At times, the role may involve working alone for extended periods. At other times, you will work with other staff depending on job requirements.
Previous food manufacturing experience is highly regarded, however training will be provided to the right applicant.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate milling, sieving and blending equipment
- Set up machinery and prepare production runs
- Weigh, blend and process dry food ingredients
- Repack products from bulk bags into 20kg bags
- Pack finished products into bags and containers
- Stack and palletise finished products
- Load and unload trucks, deliveries and collections using a forklift
- Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse
- Complete machinery clean downs between product runs
- Perform daily cleaning and housekeeping of production and warehouse areas
- Follow food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures
- Complete production records and job documentation
- Take photographs of deliveries, collections and completed work when required
- Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and transport providers regarding deliveries and collections
- Assist with general warehouse and production duties as required
Essential Requirements
A current unrestricted driver's licence and practical forklift experience, including loading and unloading trucks, are essential requirements of this role.
It is also important that applicants have reliable transport to and from work.
While forklift work is not the primary focus of the position, the successful applicant must be confident and competent loading and unloading trucks, moving pallets and operating safely within a warehouse environment.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse operations or machine operation would be an advantage
- Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, organised and punctual
- Able to work independently and manage daily tasks
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable using computers, email and mobile phones as part of daily work
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel would be an advantage
Food Safety and Quality
The successful applicant will be expected to work within established food safety and quality systems, including hygiene requirements, cleaning procedures, allergen controls, GMP requirements and HACCP based processes.
Experience working within HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified environments would be highly regarded.
Physical Requirements
This is an active and physically demanding role.
Applicants must be comfortable with:
- Regular lifting and handling of bags weighing between 10kg and 25kg
- Repacking products from bulk bags into 20kg bags
- Stacking products onto pallets
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, reaching and manual handling throughout the day
- Wearing required PPE
- Working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment
Work Environment
- Dry food manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Exposure to food ingredients, dust and production equipment
- Combination of machine operation, cleaning, manual handling and forklift operation
- Small team environment with varied day to day responsibilities
Remuneration
Starting from $33 per hour plus superannuation, with higher rates considered for applicants with strong forklift, manufacturing or food production experience.
To Apply
Please submit your resume together with a brief summary of your relevant experience.
Applications from candidates with experience in food manufacturing, ingredient processing, blending, packaging, warehouse operations, machine operation or similar production environments are encouraged.
If you are reliable, practical, physically fit and looking for a long term role where you can learn specialised food production processes, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: From $33.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
