Boortmalt Are Hiring A Production Technician At Their Sydney Site

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Posted September 9, 2026

Boortmalt is one of the world's largest malting plants, with facilities across five Australian states. They're hiring a production technician for their Sydney malting plant in Minto.

JOBDESCRIPTION:PRODUCTIONTECHNICIAN

Minto, Sydney | Full-time

Who we are

Boortmalt is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity and is present on five continents with 25 malting plants worldwide. Our expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts. In Australia, Boortmalt benefits from the legacy of Joe White Maltings, one of the oldest maltsters in the world, founded in Ballarat, Victoria. Its malting business in Australia has been operational since 1858.

Today, with five operating plants across five states, Boortmalt is ideally positioned to access Australia’s premium barley-growing areas, ensuring the delivery of high-quality malt to our brewing and distilling customers locally and also to export markets in Asia and South America.

We are seeking a Production Technician to join our Minto team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an integral member of the production team.

About you

You are a self-starter. You know how to work in a team environment and know that together we can make the finest malt for our local and international brewing, distilling and food industries. You are a great communicator and problem solver and enjoy a rapid-paced environment knowing that safety is the cornerstone of all we do.

You are open to learning about becoming a Master of Malt and able to adhere to processes and procedures across a wide range of activities.

Requirements

- Responsible for the monitoring of process conditions to ensure malting objectives set by the production manager are achieved.



The Production Technician will rotate through all aspects of the malt production process and hygiene activities and ensure that any breakdowns or perceived problems are communicated to the Maintenance Department promptly and then work closely with maintenance on troubleshooting.
- Identify opportunities for energy efficiencies and work to energy roadmap (ISO 50001). Monitor and record energy use of key SEU equipment to compare against targets.
- Accountable for the safety of yourself, your work colleagues, customers and contractors. Contribute and influence an environment where EH&S; is an integral part of how we do business.
- Take ownership and be involved and committed to achieve a safe workplace.
- Work to achieve a zero-harm work environment and strive for continuous improvement on EH&S; performance.
- Assist with the creation and evaluation of risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
- Understand the aspects and impacts of site operations on the environment (ISO 14001).
- Contribute to team efforts to meet set targets while operating within budget guidelines.
- Responsible for coordinating of hygiene staff activities and taking part in daily hygiene duties.
- Contribute to the development of a food safety culture.
- Adhere to processes, procedures, and directions in relation to food safety and quality management.
- Ensure plant HACCP, Quality and Continuous Improvement systems are followed and requirements (FSSC 22000 & other) are met.
- Contribute to daily and long-term problem identification, analysis, root cause identification and action resolution.
- Able to join us on a rotating 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off roster,



working 12-hour shifts. Weekend and public holidays are included in the roster.

What we’re looking for

- Minimum 1 year experience working in a similar position within the Food, Beverage or Manufacturing industry
- Relevant technical, dairy or science qualifications are desirable but not essential
- Previous experience in operating manufacturing equipment
- Demonstrated experience working continuous improvement principles is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal English communication skills
- Adaptable and able to contribute positively to the team environment
- Physically fit to participate in site activities
- Basic computer skills

Boortmalt is on an exciting trajectory as we strive to cement our position as the world’s leading Maltster. We are focused, passionate about our industry and are strongly values driven.If you believe you have skills we are seeking and would like to join us on our journey,then we would love to hear from you.

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