Job Title: Production Operator - Food Manufacturing Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Operator to join our team in Echuca, Victoria. As a Production Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of assigned production machinery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate assigned food-manufacturing machinery safely and consistently to meet production, quality and throughput targets.
* Monitor process parameters and equipment performance during your shift; make routine adjustments within SOP limits to maintain product quality.
* Perform line changeovers and product set-ups quickly and accurately, following standard work and checklists to minimise downtime.
* Carry out routine housekeeping, cleaning, and basic sanitation tasks (GMP/HACCP/allergen controls) to maintain food-safe production.
* Complete production records, shift logs and quality paperwork accurately (weight checks, temperature logs, batch records, rejects).
* Detect and escalated equipment faults or quality deviations to Maintenance/Engineering and Team Leads promptly; perform basic fault isolation or temporary fixes only where authorised.
* Work with Quality and Supervisors to support in-line quality checks, traceability and containment when required.
* Follow all safety procedures, PPE and lockout/tagout rules when required; participate in safety and food-safety meetings and training.
You will be responsible for:
* Operating complex machinery with precision and accuracy.
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the production area.
* Working effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Requirements:
* Minimum 1+ years of previous experience operating process or packaging equipment in food manufacturing (or similar).
* Forklift license and recent experience is preferable.
* Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, food safety and consistent execution of SOPs.
* Practical mechanical aptitude and the confidence to perform set-ups, adjustments and basic troubleshooting within operator scope.
* Good communication and teamwork skills; able to follow instructions and work cross-functionally with Quality and Maintenance when needed.
Benefits
Overtime opportunities and rates.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Free parking on-site.
Great team culture and celebrations.