The Yoghurt Shop is seeking Machine Operators and Production & Packing Team Members.

Want to be part of a team dedicated to making great tasting, high-quality yoghurt? Do you understand the importance of quality and food safety in a manufacturing environment? The Yoghurt Shop (TYS) is a proudly Australian-owned company with a passion for producing delicious yoghurt. Our team works in a fast-paced environment, adhering to strict quality and food safety guidelines, and takes pride in providing our customers with decadently tasty yoghurt!

We work shift work on a rotating roster across day, afternoon and night shift and are currently looking for dedicated Machine Operators and Production & Packing Team Members.

Positions Available:

We have both Permanent Part time and Casual positions available.

Permanent Part-time: work a minimum four days per week, with the opportunity for additional available shifts, up to full-time hours as our production is made to order.

Casual positions will attract a 25% casual loading.

We are looking for individuals who:

Understand the critical importance of quality, hygiene and food safety.

Strictly adhere to all regulations, policies and procedures, and remind teammates when they forget.

Are effective problem-solvers and great communicators.

Are able to develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships.

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 Production & Packing Team Member, you will be part of a team working under the supervision and guidance of a Shift Manager. You will be responsible for contributing to the production and/or packing of yogurt products in a timely manner, following 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 and maintain activity logs

Responsibilities for all Team Members (Machine Operator, Packing and Production) 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 and 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)

Able to lift up to 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 and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail, self-motivation, and initiative.

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

You must have valid work rights in Australia and be able to provide two professional references of seniority.

Our Employee Benefits:

Additional Leave: Two additional days of leave (pro-rata for part time)

Birthday Leave - take a day off to celebrate you

Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counselling support

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.