About the business
Adelaide Hills Fresh is a family run business that grows, sources, and delivers premium fresh apples year-round to Australian and international markets. We're a newly built site featuring state-of-the-art equipment and facilities located at Woodside in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.
About the role
We are looking for a skilled operator to set up, maintain and operate our machinery. You'll ensure the efficient running of production whilst maintaining a high level of quality.
The ideal candidate will be reliable and able to work with great attention to detail whilst maintaining a safety-first focus. You'll be naturally curious about problems, have a willingness to learn and be open to improvement. We are a tight-nit team that loves to get our hands dirty from the top down, so being hands on and a team player are essential in our workplace.
This role has the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
Purpose: Ensure smooth and efficient operation of our production line, whilst maintaining optimum fruit quality, employee wellbeing and workplace safety.
Responsibilities
* Setup packing machines (calibration, cleaning, etc.)
* Ensure any documentation is correct & recorded in a timely manner.
* Control and adjust machine settings.
* Inspect quality in-line with QA standards, both of the end product and also the quality throughout your line.
* Test operation of machines periodically
* Maintain & check daily records to spot any machine or process related issues that may affect production or quality. Alert your manager as required.
* Stock control
* Comply with, and ensure others comply with, company policies and procedures.
* Ensure regular clean-down procedures are followed, and to the standard required.
* Troubleshoot/help with maintenance as and when required.
* Any other duties as reasonably requested of you by your manager.
Requirements:
* Experience as a machine operator/flow wrap machinery is highly desirable.
* Working knowledge of machinery.
* Fruit packing experience is advantageous.
* Strong communication & people skills.
* Health and safety focused.
* Attention to detail.
* High risk license or a willingness to attain one.