At Koko Black, we blend ideas & ingredients with mastery, to create unexpected signature chocolate experiences. Our passion for chocolate and the connection it inspires is the very heart of our brand and it leads us as we endeavour to surprise, excite and delight our customers through our innovative creations.
We are looking for a Machine Operator Team Leader to join our world-class manufacturing facility, running our main praline depositing lines. You will lead a small team to achieve production goals while operating machinery safely and efficiently. More about our facility here:
We have three roles available.
Day shift position
6am-2.30pm Monday to Thursday
6am-12noon Friday
Main duties will include but not limited to:
* Lead and supervise your line team to meet production targets while maintaining a safe work environment
* Operate state of the art chocolate moulding lines, including enrobing, depositing, mixing fillings and tempering chocolate
* Take responsibility for end-to-end machine operations, ensuring quality control and GMP guidelines are met
* Organise packing staff at end-of-line packing stations
* Follow set recipes and methods to create chocolates to specification
* Mix and blend ingredients to prepare fillings for depositing
* Follow and execute production schedules
* Perform consistent heavy lifting of up to 25kg throughout shifts
* Complete machine clean down and line changeovers efficiently
* Maintain accurate paperwork and traceability records
* Monitor stock levels and place orders when required
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally food or FMCG
* Proven leadership or team leader experience within production
* Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a quick learning attitude
* Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting and manual handling tasks
* High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to keep your work area clean, organised and compliant with food safety standards (we maintain the highest level BRC accreditation)
* A can-do attitude with punctuality and reliability
Only candidates withunrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
This is an excellent opportunity for those with operator experience, so if you would like to know more about this role and the wonderful world of Koko Black, apply now.
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