Packing / Machine Operator - Day & Afternoon shifts At Sara Lee, we're building on the success of one of Australia's most iconic food brands. As demand for our products continues to grow, we're expanding our operations, investing in our people, and creating new opportunities across our manufacturing team.

Due to continued business growth and increasing demand for our products, we're looking for experienced

Packing Machine Operators

to join our team across our

Day and Afternoon Shifts

on a permanent full-time basis.

About the Role As a

Packing Machine Operator , you will work across a range of our production and packing lines, providing additional coverage and backfilling where required.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working across different equipment, products and teams. You will be trained across multiple areas of our operation, giving you the skills and flexibility to support production wherever needed.

Responsibilities include:

Setting up and starting packing equipment

Operating and monitoring packing machinery throughout production runs

Troubleshooting machinery and resolving basic mechanical issues

Completing safe start‑up and end‑of‑shift shutdown procedures

Ensuring packaging materials and supplies are sufficiently stocked

Assisting with product changeovers and basic preventative maintenance

Operating equipment including metal detectors, x‑ray systems, check weighers,



sleevers, case packers, labellers and manual packing stations

Performing quality checks and maintaining accurate production documentation

Maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards in line with HACCP and GMP

Meeting production targets and monitoring line performance

Moving between production areas as required to support operational needs

Working safely and in accordance with company quality and safety systems

About You Full training will be provided to the right individuals; however, preference will be given to candidates who have:

Previous machine operating experience, ideally within high‑volume FMCG, food or healthcare manufacturing

Experience working across different production lines or machinery

Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, quality and safety principles

Solid attention to detail and a positive, can‑do attitude

The ability to adapt quickly and work effectively across different teams

Willingness to learn a range of equipment and production processes

Reliability and a strong commitment to supporting the wider production team

What We Offer

Day and Afternoon Shift opportunities

9‑day fortnight – every second Friday off

Extra leave day each year

Overtime opportunities

Training across multiple production lines and equipment

And, of course...

Cake!

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📌 Packing / Machine Operator - Day & Afternoon shifts (Gosford)
🏢 Sara Lee Australia
📍 Gosford