Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a meticulous Blender / Batch Maker to join our cutting-edge facility in South-East Melbourne. In this core manufacturing role, you will combine, blend and batch, ensuring precise recipe execution, strict HACCP compliance, and product quality and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Bulk Recipe Batching: Prepare and execute exact batching per batch sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ingredient Metering: Weigh, meter and blend raw material ingredients using semi-automated decanting and mixing vessels.
- In-Process Quality Checks: Conduct quality tests, pH, viscosity, temperature, and sensory evaluation before releasing batches.
- Clean-In-Place (CIP): Execute automated CIP sanitation cycles on decanting, pumping and mixing stations, transfer lines and holding tanks to strict hygiene standards.
- Traceability & Logs: Maintain accurate batch records and ingredient traceability logs in real time.
- Process Monitoring: Monitor agitators and chilled tanks to preserve blend texture, natural color, and product consistency.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

- Food/Beverage Processing:



2+ years of liquid batching, blending, or compounding experience in food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical plants.
- Recipe Formulation: Strong ability to interpret involved formulas, perform unit conversions, and operate automated batching systems.
- Sanitation Knowledge: Solid understanding of CIP systems, chemical handling safety, and food plant micro-hygiene.
- Quality Testing: Practical skills using refractometers, pH meters, and lab testing equipment.
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to troubleshoot liquid transfer pumps, valves, flow meters, and automated mixing control panels.

QUALIFICATIONS, LICENCES & ENVIRONMENT

- Food Safety: Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene (e.g., HLTFSE001 / HACCP Level 2/3) ideally required.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Food Processing or Food Science background highly regarded.
- Forklift Licence: LF Forklift licence advantageous for staging Intermediate Bulk Containers and drums.
- Physical Requirements: Fit and able to handle ingredient packs up to 20kg each in process areas.

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📌 BLENDER/BATCH MAKER (Dandenong)
🏢 Value Added Personnel
📍 Dandenong