Description

Our Story The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet. We seek to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by promoting a more sustainable approach to dairy.

About the Role

Ready to bring your production and forklift skills to a fast-paced, supportive team? We’re looking for an experienced Production Operator with a current Forklift Licence to join our Smeaton Grange site on a permanent full-time afternoon shift.

This is an immediate-start opportunity where you’ll work across production and warehouse operations, learn new skills and be part of a team that bottles more than 850,000 litres of a2 Milk each week.

What You’ll Do

- Join a collaborative, close-knit team that works together to keep production moving.
- Operate and monitor production equipment to keep lines running safely, efficiently and smoothly.
- Rotate across filling, packing, processing, forklift operation and other hands-on tasks so no two days feel the same.
- Take pride in producing high-quality dairy products while championing a safety-first culture.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

- A great team culture: Work with people who celebrate wins, support each other and get the job done together.
- Permanent, full-time stability: Build your future with a global company that has a strong local presence.
- Afternoon shift lifestyle: Enjoy a static afternoon shift with no night shifts,



plus allowances/penalties for hours outside ordinary time.
- Inclusive and supportive workplace: Be part of a team where diversity is embraced and every voice is valued.
- Training and development: Keep building your skills through ongoing learning and hands-on experience.
- Purpose you can feel proud of: Help produce quality dairy products for customers while contributing to a company focused on wellbeing, sustainability and farm welfare.

What We’re Looking For

- Essential:
- A current Forklift Licence.
- Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar production environment.
- RF Scanning experience & intermediate computer skills
- A safety-first mindset, HACCP knowledge, reliability and a willingness to pitch in and learn.
- Transparent written and verbal communication skills and a positive team approach.
- Highly regarded:
- Dairy manufacturing experience.
- Experience operating filling machines or similar production equipment.

If you’re ready to bring your forklift and production experience to a supportive team with long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step with The a2 Milk Company.

Why Join The a2 Milk Company The a2 Milk Company Australia is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, dedicated to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing through leading policies and practices on parental leave, family care and family wellbeing. While this is a site-based shift role, we support our team members through a family-friendly culture that fosters workforce participation, career development, mental health and wellbeing.

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