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 precise 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 & SETTING
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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Value Added Personnel
📍 Melbourne