Role Purpose

This role supports the daily manufacturing on gummy, capsule, bottling and packaging lines; maintain uptime through accurate set‑ups, line clearance and sanitation; complete QA checks and batch records; and collaborate with technicians, QA and mixing to achieve plan. You may also be required to assist in the laboratory, mixing room, and QA/QC functions as operational needs arise.

Key Responsibilities

- Flex across production and mixing room.

- Operate, monitor and adjust production equipment (gummy depositor, cooker, capsule filler, bottling and pouch lines) to SOPs and production plans.

- Complete start‑up, in‑process and end‑of‑run checks (weights, counts, metal detection, vision/label checks, seal integrity).

- Execute changeovers, line clearance and sanitation; document via checklists and ensure allergen/colour/flavour segregation.

- Capture and enter production data (yields, downtime, rejects, parameters) accurately and on time.

- Assist with preventative maintenance, basic fault‑finding and escalation to the Machine Technician when required.

- Work with the Mixing Room to stage and verify ingredients and pre‑mixes; confirm IDs,



batch numbers and quantities against batch sheets.

- Follow HACCP/GMP, WHS and hygiene standards; wear correct PPE; participate in toolbox talks and risk assessments.

- Support sampling, retains and lab drop‑offs; help prepare labelled samples for internal tastings and client reviews.

- Contribute to continuous improvement - identify causes of waste and downtime and suggest practical fixes.

Skills & Experience

- Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing preferred (gummy/capsule/confectionery a plus).

- Solid mechanical aptitude; comfortable with HMIs, basic settings, and following SOPs for set‑up and changeover.

- Understanding of in‑process QA (weights, Brix/pH checks, CCP/PCP logs) and batch documentation.

- Knowledge of HACCP/GMP and allergen control, or willingness to learn quickly.

- Physically fit and safety‑minded; able to lift up to 15–20 kg and stand for extended periods; shift flexibility when required.

Casual position (25 - 38 hours available)
Monday to Friday
7:30am - 3pm or 9am - 5pm

Immediate start.

📌 Production Machine Operator (Gold Coast)
🏢 Eagle Labs Australia
📍 Gold Coast