Process Engineer (Afternoon Shift)

About the business

Mexex was originally established in 1991 as a Mexican commissary and has since grown into an industry leading food manufacturer, specialising in aseptic and hot fill sauces and fillings.

At Mexex we are passionate about creating healthy, quality food that we would serve our families and are proud to supply some of Australia’s leading brands.

We pride ourselves on having a supportive and inclusive culture that allows people to be successful and grow their careers.

About the role

We are seeking a process engineer who is mechanically minded and enjoys a hands-on role.

You will need to be well driven, enthusiastic, enjoy troubleshooting machinery issues and implementing solutions.

This is role is predominately afternoon shift with the expectation to cover morning shift if required.

The key duties:

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot food processing and packaging machinery.

Facilitate change overs and CIPs.

Monitor quality parameters and implement corrective actions to prevent waste and defects.

Assist in process improvement, product development and continuous improvement activities.

Analyse production data and adhere to processing specifications to maintain food safety and quality.

Participate in preventive maintenance activities.

Adhere and contribute to GMPs and WHS, including housekeeping activities.

About You:

Have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably in the food industry.

Tertiary education in Chemical, Mechanical or Food Engineering.

Desire to learn and grow with a continuous improvement mindset.

Understanding of GMP, WHS and HACCP.

Have experience working in fast paced team environments and communicate well within it.

A well organised, self-starter that can work in both a team and autonomously.

Willingness to undergo further study if required.

Must have great attention to detail.