Packing Room Operator/Warehouse Assistant oin our team as a Packing Room Operator/Warehouse Assistant, where you will contribute to the efficient and accurate blending and bottling of our product range.

Using semi-automated bottling equipment, you will help maintain a smooth production process while upholding high standards of quality and food safety. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, good physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive tasks as part of a small, collaborative team.

Critical thinking, forward planning and a proactive approach are important to succeeding in this role. For the right person, this is an opportunity for an ongoing, long term position within our business.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Set up and operate bottling equipment to support efficient production.
- Accurately blend bulk products following established procedures.
- Plan ahead to manage inventory levels and packing schedules effectively.
- Work in accordance with the requirements of our HACCP Food Safety Management System.
- Maintain accurate production records, including quantities and quality checks.
- Monitor production line performance and look for opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
- Work collaboratively with team members to improve workflow and productivity.
- Assist with packing customer orders as required.
- Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe working workplace.

Skills and Experience

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product quality.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive approach to work, including planning ahead to keep production running smoothly. We fill approximately 220,000 bottles each year.
- Ability to multitask, for example monitoring several operations while completing another task.
- Strong mathematics skills and the ability to accurately record production data.




- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience using databases or business systems would be an advantage.
- A forklift licence is preferred. If you do not currently hold one, you will be expected to obtain one as part of the role.
- Good physical fitness, as the role involves repetitive tasks and lifting items weighing up to 25 kilograms.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, production, food processing, food services or hospitality is preferred but not essential.

Who we are

Kokonut Pacific is a for-purpose business using profits from our commercial activities to support and deliver development projects.

Our focus is empowering village-based coconut communities in developing countries, particularly in the Solomon Islands. We pioneered organic virgin coconut oil and a wide range of coconut products in Australia.

As a vertically integrated business, we manufacture DME® coconut processing equipment, process, import and pack coconut products, and connect coconut-producing communities with Australian consumers through our health food brand, Niulife.

Work Details

- Location: East Queanbeyan
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Please apply only if you live within commuting distance).
- Start Date: Available for an immediate start, although finding the right person is more important than the start date.
- Salary: Based on experience and work rate.
- Employment: Full-time, with the opportunity for an ongoing, long term position for the right person.

Application

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages outlining. Applications that include a cover letter will be viewed more favourably.

- What interests you about the role and working for Kokonut Pacific?
- The skills and experience you bring to the position.

For more information visit our websites:

www.kokonutpacific.com.au www.niulife.com.au (you can see the products we pack in our shopping cart)

www.niulife.foundation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $31.00 per hour

Work Authorisation

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Packing Room Operator/Warehouse Assistant (Queanbeyan East)
🏢 Kokonut Pacific
📍 Queanbeyan East