Job Description

We're seeking Casual Production Operators to support safe, effective production at our Echuca manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, rostered role where your day-to-day tasks will vary based on operational needs, your training and competency sign-off, and the area you're working in (e.g., processing, manual handling, materials handling, cleaning, labelling and inspection).

Shift work is a requirement for this position, including 12-hour day or night shifts.

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Current Forklift Licence

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Commitment to food safety and personal safety/hygiene practices

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Solid attention to detail and ability to accurately record and interpret measurements and data

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Mechanical aptitude

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Valuable communication and interpersonal skills

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Experience in the food manufacturing industry (training will be provided)

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Experience using fixed plant machinery and forklifts

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Commitment to continuous improvement practices

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Operate & monitor equipment as trained; report issues to the Team Leader/Line Leader

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Keep the line supplied with packaging/consumables (e.g., pouches, lids, labels)

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Follow all safety, food safety, quality, environmental and hygiene requirements, including SOPs, permits, site rules and PPE

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Participate in required site communications (pre-start checks, toolbox talks, etc.)

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Pack, re-pack, assemble and palletise products as needed

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Complete basic quality checks (e.g., visual, pack/label checks) and confirm product presentation

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Accurately record required information (paper and/or electronic), including checks, counts, downtime reasons and quality outcomes

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Move materials/finished goods using pallet jacks/trolleys or powered equipment (e.g., forklift)

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Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping, including rostered cleaning to schedules/procedures

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Support other teams as needed to meet production priorities

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