ESP Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Machine Operators for a leading food contract manufacturing company in Geelong on DAY SHIFT.
This is an excellent opportunity to secure full-time casual employment, with consistent hours and the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate. Join an established manufacturer that values reliability, quality, teamwork and a strong work ethic.
We are currently looking for an experienced Machine Operator with a background in food manufacturing to join a well-established production team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience operating production equipment, maintain efficient production processes and ensuring products meet quality and food safety standards.
Your duties will include
- Operating and monitoring food manufacturing equipment to maintain efficient production
- Measuring, preparing and adding ingredients according to production schedules and specifications
- Performing machine set-ups, adjustments and changeovers as required
- Carrying out routine quality inspections and reporting any faults or production issues
- Accurately completing production paperwork, batch records and quality documentation
- Following standard operating procedures, food safety regulations and hygiene requirements
- Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and work areas to GMP standards
- Assisting with production preparation to ensure smooth and productive manufacturing runs
- Working collaboratively with the production team to meet daily output and quality targets
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work environment at all times
We're looking for candidates who have proven experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can hit the ground running.
You will ideally possess
- A minimum of 12 months' recent experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, beverage or pharmaceutical production
- Demonstrated experience operating, monitoring and troubleshooting production machinery
- The ability to work from production schedules, batch sheets and manufacturing specifications
- A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality or equipment issues and take appropriate action
- Reliable transport
- Full Australian working rights
Become a valued member of the team; The ideal candidate will be:
- Reliable with two recent work references
- Punctual and ready to work every shift
- Looking for long-term, ongoing employment
- Mechanically minded and confident working with production machinery
- Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual work
- A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a successful manufacturing team
If you're looking for a genuine long-term opportunity where your reliability and work ethic are recognised, we'd love to hear from you apply now!