Machine Operator
- Operate and monitor production and packaging machinery, including flow wrappers, and assist with changeovers and minor troubleshooting.
- Complete quality checks, cleaning and sanitation while following food safety and hygiene procedures.
- Work ongoing afternoon or night shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment; experienced senior operators may take on greater responsibility.
Benefits
- $37–$41 per hour + applicable shift loading
- Afternoon and night shift opportunities
- Ongoing work with negotiable rates for experienced senior operators
About the Company
Our client is an established food manufacturing business based in Melbourne's South East, supplying quality food products through a busy production and packaging operation.
Due to ongoing production requirements, they are looking to add experienced Machine Operators to their team across afternoon and night shift.
Available Shifts & Rates
Afternoon Shift
- 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- $37–$41 per hour + 15% shift loading
Night Shift
- 10:00pm – 6:00am
- $37–$41 per hour + 30% shift loading
- Higher rates negotiable for experienced senior operators.
About the Role
Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating production and packaging machinery, maintaining output and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
The role will involve a combination of production, packaging and sanitation duties, with opportunities for experienced operators to take on greater responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating and monitoring production and packaging machinery.
- Operating flow wrapping equipment and ensuring consistent packaging quality.
- Completing machine adjustments and troubleshooting minor operational issues.
- Assisting with production line changeovers and maintaining production output.
- Undertaking cleaning and sanitation duties across machinery and production areas.
- Completing quality checks and following food safety procedures.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
About You
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or FMCG production.
- Experience operating production or packaging machinery.
- Flow wrapper experience highly regarded.
- Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
- Reliable, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Senior operator or team leadership experience highly regarded, particularly for night shift opportunities.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rates with additional shift loadings.
- Ongoing employment opportunities.
- Consistent afternoon or night shift hours.
- Negotiable remuneration for experienced senior operators.
- Opportunity to develop within an established food manufacturing business.
- Supportive team environment.
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