Job Description

Ready to run the line that keeps Australia eating well?

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At Lite n' Easy, we're not just making meals, we're helping thousands of Aussies build healthier habits, one perfectly portioned dish at a time. Behind every meal is a production team that takes real pride in getting it right, and we're looking for an experienced Machine Operator to be part of that team at our state-of-the‐art Banyo facility (near Brisbane Airport). If you love keeping things running smoothly, solving problems on the fly and being part of a crew that genuinely has your back, this one's for you.

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Why you'll love working here

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- Free on-site gym, physio -we look after your body, not just your shift
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- Food discounts-enjoy the meals you help make
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- Family fun days & team events -work that feels like a community
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- Real career stability -join a business that's growing, with room to grow alongside it
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Job Description

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About the Role:
n As a Machine Operator in our Sauce Room, you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly - operating equipment, following batch sheets and helping every batch meet our quality standards.

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Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:00am – 11:06am

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What you'll be doing:

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- Operate key equipment including cooking equipment, mixers, pumps and filling machines
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- Follow batch sheets and recipes accurately, from ingredient weighing through to final product
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- Set up and sign off the line each shift,



following production schedules and SOPs
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- Conduct quality checks throughout the run and troubleshoot minor issues
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- Work hands‐on in a fast‐paced production environment, including exposure to heat and steam
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What you bring:

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- Experience in food manufacturing is highly regarded -sauce, dairy, beverage, meat or ready meal productionor other batch/HACCP environments
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- Experience operating machinery such as cooking equipment, mixers, pumps, filling machines or PLC/touchscreen‐controlled equipment (other industries considered)
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- Comfort following recipes, batch sheets and formulas, with a valuable understanding of consistency
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- Sharp attention to detail -you'll pick up on the small things, like a wrong weight, temperature or missing paperwork
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- A team‐first attitude -while you'll often work independently on the equipment, you'll need to communicate well with QA, Production, Prep, Assembly, Maintenance and your Team Leader
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- Physically fit for standing, lifting and working in a fast‐paced, hands‐on environment
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Ready to keep great food moving?

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We're after a team‐first attitude - someone who shows up, pitches in, and thrives as part of a close‐knit, fast‐paced crew. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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Candidates must have full work rights in Australia – Australian Citizen or New Zealand Citizen.

📌 Machine Operator (Queensland)
🏢 G.D. Mitchell Enterprises
📍 Queensland