Job Description
About Us
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At Mauri, we believe in the power of baking to bring people together. As part of the George Weston Foods Group, we're a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers, grains, and animal nutrition across Australia and Current Zealand. Every day, we work through insight and innovation to help bakers thrive - and together, we sustainably feed the nation.
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Project Bluebird
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Now, we're embarking on something extraordinary. Our Ballarat site marks a bold new chapter. We're building a state-of-the-art flour mill in Ballarat - designed to redefine industry standards in milling technology, systems, and process optimisation. This greenfield site will be powered by cutting-edge Swiss equipment and driven by a passionate team committed to excellence from day one. This is your opportunity to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation - building deep knowledge of a site from the ground up, shaping scalable operations, and helping define the future of flour milling in Australia. At Mauri, we're not just building a mill. We're building a culture - one that's Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for two Packing/Warehouse Operators to join our new Ballarat site. This is a permanent full-time role with a unique long-term career path. During the commissioning phase of the site, you'll become fully trained and competent operating our advanced FAWEMA packing equipment before transitioning into a permanent Warehouse Operator role as the site moves into steady-state operations. Your packing rate of pay will be retained following the transition.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Operating and monitoring automated bagging and packing line equipment (during commissioning)
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- Conducting quality and weight checks to ensure product meets specification
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- Responding to line alarms and minor faults,
escalating when needed
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- Keeping accurate production and downtime records
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- Cross-training in warehouse operations alongside your packing duties
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About You
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You're someone who enjoys learning new technology, solving problems and working in a hands‐on manufacturing environment. You don't need prior experience operating this specific equipment, we'll provide full training. You do need the aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.
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What we're looking for
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- Strong experience in warehouse, dispatch or logistics - forklift licence preferred
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- Comfortable using technology and learning new automated systems
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- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
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A team player who communicates clearly and shows up reliably
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- Availability and flexibility to work a rotating roster during the commissioning phase
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What's on offer at Mauri?
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- A genuine focus on personal development.
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- A culture that celebrates diversity and authenticity.
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- A chance to make a lasting impact in a legacy-defining project
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Equal‐opportunity statement
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GWF is an equal-opportunity employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. We have a Safe, Courageous, Trusting, and Collaborative culture, in line with our values. Best of all it is a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self!
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We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
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During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening including medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and criminal history checks
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Let us know how we can support a barrier-free recruitment process by emailing:
[email protected]
📌 Packing/Warehouse Operator (City of Ballarat)
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📍 City of Ballarat