About the role:

• Our client is an Australian based dairy company that is now distributing and growing sizably internationally.
• They are based in the South East suburbs of Melbourne.
• Rotational 12 hour shift: 1 month on day shift (6am-6pm) and 1 month on night shift (6pm-6am)
• Flexibility to work every second weekend.

About your duties:

• To ensure product parameters are met when mixing, formulating and pasteurizing products.
• To ensure that product quality is maintained by ensuring cleaning and sanitation schedules are met.
• Accurately formulate products and assist in recipe development and product trials to meet quality specifications.
• Sterilisation of equipment, tanks, and lines to ensure hygiene and product integrity.
• Conduct product testing, raw material sampling, and maintain documentation to support regulatory and quality compliance.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance including preventative maintenance, manage ingredient ordering, and report malfunctions or defective products.
• Support production schedules, minimise waste, troubleshoot, and ensure proper documentation, handling of rework and changeovers according to procedures.
• Collaborate with team members, assist in training, and report issues that may impact operations or product quality.
• Perform relevant SAP transactions and participate and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow reasonable instructions and directives issued by management in a timely and cooperative manner.

About you:

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing/Blending Operator within the Food Industry
• Similar experience in Dairy Manufacturing will be highly regarded
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Outstanding work ethic and attitude
• Great communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priyanka on 03 9040 1630.

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