Country Cuisine – North Geelong, VIC
$33–$35 per hour | Day shift | Four-day working week
About Country Cuisine
Country Cuisine is a contract manufacturer producing jams, conserves, sauces, condiments and dressings for a range of food brands. We operate a small manufacturing facility in North Geelong and are expanding our production team.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Food Production Machine Operator . This is a hands‑on manufacturing position requiring previous experience operating and adjusting production equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and weighing ingredients for production batches
Setting up, operating and monitoring food‑processing and filling equipment
Making basic machine adjustments during production
Identifying and responding to equipment or product‑quality issues
Completing batch records and production checks accurately
Following recipes, specifications and food‑safety procedures
Cleaning and sanitising machinery and production areas
Assisting with changeovers and production preparation
This is not a commercial kitchen, cooking or general labouring position .
Essential Experience
Applicants must have:
At least one year of recent experience in food, beverage,
pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing
Practical experience operating production machinery
Experience following batch sheets, recipes or production specifications
A good understanding of hygiene, cleaning and food‑safety requirements
The ability to recognise when machinery or a production process is not operating correctly
Australian working rights
Reliable transport to North Geelong
A Food Handler Certificate and forklift licence are advantageous but not essential.
About You
You will suit this role if you:
Are mechanically minded and confident working with machinery
Work accurately without constant supervision
Take responsibility for quality, hygiene and production output
Can perform physically active work, including lifting ingredients and equipment
Are reliable, practical and comfortable working in a small team
Hours and Advantages
Day shift
Four 9.5-hour shifts per week
Regular and consistent hours
Overtime prospects with applicable overtime rates
Onsite parking
Prospect for permanent employment following a successful casual period
Pay: $33–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
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