Job Description
Join our Production team and make a difference
About Kraft Heinz
We are a company passionate about food, people, and the planet. We are one of the world's top food companies, with a portfolio of iconic brands that bring joy and nourishment to millions of people around the world. Our culture is built on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We empower our people to take ownership of their work, experiment, and innovate. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures, always looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us shape the future of food.
The Role
As a Production Operator you will be the front‑line owner of assigned production machinery, ensuring safe, consistent and efficient operation to meet daily production, quality and food‑safety targets. You will perform set‑ups and changeovers, monitor process parameters, carry out routine checks and basic adjustments within SOP limits, keep accurate shift records, and escalated faults to Maintenance or Engineering as needed. While playing an important part in the manufacturing of our products, you'll follow GMP/HACCP and safety procedures, support in‑line quality checks, and contribute practical ideas and teamwork to reduce downtime, waste and variability.
Shifts
* Shift 1 – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Days 6am – 6pm)
* Shift 2 – Monday (Day 6am – 6pm), Wednesday and Thursday (Night 6pm – 6am)
* Shift 3 – Monday and Tuesday (Night 6pm – 6am), Friday (Day 6am – 6pm)
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.
* Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting process or set‑up changes that reduce waste, speed up changeovers or improve quality.
* Support team handovers and help coach new operators on standard work and safe operating practices.
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.
* Comfortable with routine record‑keeping; experience with production systems (MES, SAP) is a plus but not required.
* Willingness to work a set‑shift schedule and take overtime when available.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including:
* People with disabilities
* Women
* Visible minorities
* Indigenous peoples
* LGBTQIA+ peoples
* Veterans
Location: Echuca, Victoria, Australia.
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