Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd – Carrum VIC

Hours of Work (12-hour shift) – 6pm to 6am (night shift) or 6am to 6pm (day shift)

7 days per fortnight roster pattern (includes weekends paid at OT rate)

Level 5a - $32.55 per hour

ABOUT US

Australian Sustainable Dairies (ASD Group) are building the future of dairy in Australia, bringing high quality, better for you, and sustainable products to Australian consumers. We are Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business, producing award winning yoghurt, milk & cheese products, across our market leading brands Barambah Organics, and five:am Organic. We are passionate about our brands, our culture, and our team. We have fun, we work hard and support each other to exceed goals and continue our rapid growth trajectory.

About our role

We have vacancies available on both day shift and night shift for experienced Yoghurt Makers (Dairy Plant Operator) , reporting to the Production Supervisor. The Dairy Plant Operator position plays a critical role in the setup, preparation and manufacture of our dairy products, ensuring tasks are carried out to achieve the production schedule.

To meet the demands of this key role, you will need to be a strong problem solver with a high level of interpersonal skills to develop relationships with team members. Your excellent communication and teamwork skills will be required when working in conjunction with the Production team across the shifts as well as Maintenance, Quality/Safety, Planning and R&D.;

You should have a proven track record of being proactive and dedicated when it comes to Safety and Quality as well as demonstrated Process Operating experience.

Key responsibilities will be:

- Carry out all production tasks from raw milk load in and mixing, to setting up fillers and all associated equipment




- Conduct cleaning of equipment with exceptional commitment to quality and attention to detail
- Monitor product quality throughout the production process and take positive action if deviation from the standards is observed
- Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
- Ensure production CCPs are monitored and correctly recorded
- Ensure wastage and efficiency standards are achieved.

Hours of Work

Day Shift = 6am - 6pm on a 7-day fortnightly roster with weekend work paid at OT rate included.

Night Shift = 6pm – 6am on a 7-day fortnightly roster with weekend work paid at OT rate included.

Skills and Experience

- To be successful in this role you will possess tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing/Engineering or a related field, coupled with previous experience in a Process Operator position ideally within either the dairy or food manufacturing industries, as well as:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of Process Operator experience is required
- Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP Principles
- A working knowledge of CITECT Scada is desirable but not essential
- Highly motivated and self-driven with outstanding attention to detail
- Proven ability to build rapport across multiple internal stakeholders
- The ability to work with minimal supervision, with exceptional time management skills

ASD Group is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applicants must hold permanent residency status in Australia. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol tests), and security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check.

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📌 Yoghurt Maker - Process Operator (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Sustainable Dairies
📍 Melbourne