Smithfield, NSW
$36 per hour
Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm | Monday to Friday

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Production Operator to join a busy and well-established powders manufacturing facility in Smithfield. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a strong background in food manufacturing who is confident working with powdered ingredients and automated machinery.
You’ll be part of a dedicated production team responsible for blending and batching raw powdered materials used in food and personal care products, including flavourings and fragrances. You will require and LF forklift license for this role.
For You:

• Long-term opportunity in a stable industry
• Supportive team environment
• Consistent day shift hours – no nights or weekends
• Great hourly rate – $36 p/hr
• Shift times of 6am to 2pm
• Monday to Friday role
• No daily confirmation needed from the agency!
• Convenient Smithfield location

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collect and prepare raw materials for production
• Operate vacuum lifters to load powdered ingredients into mixing machinery
• Follow batching sheets and recipes accurately
• Blend and mix ingredients using automated systems
• Conduct salt testing and operate offline metal detectors
• Perform manual handling tasks (up to 20kg)
• Pick, pack and prepare finished goods for dispatch
• Operate counterbalance forklifts to move palletised goods
• Maintain strict hygiene, safety (WHS), and quality standards (GMP & HACCP)

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food processing
• Strong batching and blending experience
• 2+ years forklift experience with a valid Counterbalance LF licence
• Physically fit and capable of manual lifting (20kg+)
• Comfortable working with dry powdered ingredients and strong aromas
• Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and WHS protocols
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ready to take the next step?

If this position sounds like you then hit APPLY now, alternatively email Larissa on [email protected] with your resume.

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