The Company
Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is Australian owned and produces Australia's leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Australia's favourite breakfast Weet-Bix.
The Role
We're looking for a hands-on R&D Pilot Plant Operator to support our Product Development team by operating pilot plant equipment and assisting with trials that bring new products to life.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and batch raw materials, operate pilot plant equipment, and support product testing
* Assist R&D teams to understand how ingredients and processes impact product outcomes
* Maintain, clean, and calibrate equipment in line with GMP and safety standards
* Support factory trials, waste management, and general housekeeping
* Assist with materials management including ordering, stock rotation, and SAP purchase orders
* Follow WHS, GMP, and basic HACCP principles at all times
* Contribute to safe work procedures (JSAs/SWPs) and training where required
The successful applicant will have:
* Experience in food manufacturing or food R&D (preferred)
* Strong attention to detail with good numeracy and literacy skills
* Hands-on, reliable, and safety-focused
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Positive, proactive, and willing to support across different tasks
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
* Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain)
* Understanding of WHS practices
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
Hear why our employee's love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. https://www.sanitarium.com.au/about/join-our-team/working-at-sanitarium