The Job:

Employal Recruitment is seeking experienced Production Operators / Forklift Operators to join a busy food manufacturing site in Wetherill Park. We are specifically looking for candidates with previous experience in food production or manufacturing environments who understand fast-paced production processes, quality standards, hygiene requirements, and safe manual handling practices. If you are reliable, safety-focused, and confident working in a production setting, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a technical mindset – who is confident working with machinery.

Schedule/Shifts:

There are multiple shift options available, depending on the department.

- 8 Hour Shift (6am-2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am)
- 10 Hour shift (6am - 4pm, 6pm - 4am)
- 12 Hour shift (6am - 6pm, 6pm - 6am)

Payrates:

- Morning Shift: $40.57
- Afternoon Shift: $46.66
- Night Shift: $52.75

Responsibilities:

- Weigh, scoop and measure dry and wet ingredients, including spices, flour and sauces.
- Prepare and batch ingredients accurately according to recipes and production requirements.
- Operate production machinery in an ambient-temperature warehouse.
- Perform a combination of hands-on labouring and forklift duties,



using high reach or counterbalance forklifts as required.
- Prepare and move ingredients and materials to the staging area for production.
- Pack and palletise boxes weighing up to 20kg.
- Carry out repetitive manual handling of ingredients and finished goods.
- Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate stock records and production paperwork.
- Clean machinery and work areas, including end-of-week cleaning.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures at all times.

Requirements:

- Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing workplace (GMP, HACCP, Food Handling) is essential.
- Experience operating machinery and a good understanding of how machines work.
- Previous dry goods workplace experience.
- Quick learner with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Basic Computer Skills
- RF Scanning experience
- Monday - Friday (must have full working rights) e.g. citizen/residence.
- Possession of a LF (Forklift) license is an advantage
- Able to lift heavy (up to 25kg).
- No allergies or food restrictions.

Interested in joining our team? Click "Apply Now" or reach out to our consultants via email on [email protected] or call us on 0489 952 053

📌 Production Operator/Forklift (Wetherill Park)
🏢 Employal Recruitment
📍 Wetherill Park