The Yoghurt Shop is seeking Machine Operators and Packing and Production Team Members to work shift work across day, afternoon and night shift.

Want to be part of a team dedicated to making great tasting, quality yoghurt?

Understand the importance of quality and food safety regulations in a manufacturing environment?

Want to work for an inclusive company that values its employees?

The Yoghurt Shop (TYS) is a proudly Australian owned company with a passion for producing high quality, great tasting yoghurt. Our teamwork in a fast-paced environment, whilst adhering to strict quality and food safety guidelines, and take pride in being part of a team always dedicated to providing our customers with decadently tasty yoghurt!

We run shift work and due to business growth, we are seeking both Machine Operators (preferably with food industry experience) and Production & Packing team members to work a rotating roster across day, afternoon and night shift.

We are seeking individuals who understand the critical importance of quality, hygiene and food safety; strictly adhere to all regulations, policies and procedures and make sure we remind our teammates when they forget!

If you are an effective problem-solver, great communicator with the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, then we want to hear from you!

Your new role

As a Machine Operator or Packing and Production Team Member you will be part of a team working under the supervision and guidance of the relevant Shift Manager and be responsible for contributing to the production and/or packing of yoghurt products in a timely manner and in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities - Machine Operator include, but are not limited to:

Strictly follow all hygiene, quality, WHS and food safety regulations, SOPs, policies and procedures

Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle

Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)

Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines

Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools

Test operation of machines periodically

Fix issues within your skillset that might occur during the shift

Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws

Keep records of approved and defective units or final products

Maintain activity logs

Work at different stations as production requires

Inspect, weigh, and package products

Monitor flow of product into processing machinery

Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment

Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine and summarise data from shift

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Responsibilities - Packing and Production Team Member include, but are not limited to:

Strictly follow all hygiene, quality and food safety regulations, SOPs, policies and procedures

Work at different stations as production requires

Inspect, weigh, and package products

Monitor flow of product into processing machinery

Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment

Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine and summarise data from shift

Maintain a clean and safe work environment

What you need to succeed

Machine Operator only: Proven experience as a machine operator

Machine Operator only: Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)

Desired experience in Food Manufacturing industry

Ability to strictly follow all regulations, SOPs, policies and procedures

Ability to strictly adhere to Work, Health and Safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)

At least 18 years old

Able to lift up 20 kilograms

Able to stand up to 4 hours at a time

Demonstrated ability to operate machinery

Machine Operator only: Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals

Good analytical skills

Proven ability to problem-solve

Good attention to detail

High level of self-motivation and initiative

The ability to taste yoghurt and yoghurt products throughout production stage, this means no allergies to dairy or nuts

You will need to have work rights in Australia and provide 2 professional references of seniority.

If you want to join an amazing company and be part of a hard-working, yet fun team, then we want to hear from you.

Please do not email your application directly: If you're ready to join our team, please apply via Seek. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted during standard business hours, unfortunately due to the volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Only applications received via SEEK will be considered.

NO agency applications or calls will be considered.