Production Operator – Afternoon Shift
Menz Confectionery | Glynde, South Australia
Full-time, Permanent | $69,000–$75,000 + overtime + monthly product allowance

Join one of South Australia’s most iconic food manufacturers, home of Violet Crumble, FruChocs and Crown Mints. We’re seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on a permanent afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:06pm, Monday to Friday).

About the role

You’ll operate and maintain production equipment across a range of confectionery processes, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency. The role also includes occasional supervisory duties, providing leadership and guidance to small teams during shifts – a great stepping stone for career growth into a Team Leader role.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating, setting, changeover, adjustment and troubleshooting of machinery and equipment

Running processes across chocolate making and production, mixing and batching, fruit processing (mincing and extrusion), chocolate coating and polishing, syrup making and batch control, and honeycomb production

Following recipes and production instructions accurately

Recording production data and maintaining batch documentation to required standards

Inspection, sampling and quality control of finished products

Preparing products for dispatch in line with specifications

Setting up and following cleaning and maintenance schedules to keep machines in safe, efficient working order

Calibration of machines and equipment, making precise adjustments and monitoring gauges

Supporting and guiding team members when acting in a supervisory capacity

Contributing to a safe and efficient workplace through teamwork, housekeeping and adherence to procedures

What we’re looking for

Applicants must have:

AQF Certificate II (or equivalent) in Food Processing, or

Minimum 1 year experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry

In addition, you’ll bring:

Demonstrated experience with production machinery and equipment in a food or confectionery setting

Strong capability in changeovers, setup, adjustment and fault finding

Understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety compliance requirements

Ability to follow recipes and record production information with accuracy

Previous frontline leadership or supervisory experience (desirable)

What we offer

Permanent full-time role on stable afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:06pm, Mon–Fri)

Competitive salary $69,000–$75,000 plus overtime

Monthly product allowance

Work with an iconic, family-owned South Australian company with a strong safety culture and career growth opportunities