Process Operator

About the opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and experienced Processing Operator to join our team in Harvey, WA.  Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for safely ensuring that product specifications are consistently met during the mixing, formulation, and pasteurisation processes. Operating Mix Plants, Pasteurisers, and other specialised processing equipment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products. Key Accountabilities:Maintain Food Safety, Hygiene and Quality Standards: Uphold hygiene, safety, and operational excellence through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP and Lactalis internal policies and procedures), including housekeeping, waste reduction, and personal hygiene.Product Handling & Formulation: Accurately formulate dairy products and assist in recipe development and product trials to meet quality specifications.Cleaning & Sterilisation: Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) and sterilisation of equipment, tanks, and lines to ensure hygiene and product integrity.Quality Assurance & Testing: Conduct product testing, raw material sampling, and maintain documentation to support regulatory and quality compliance.Inventory & Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine operator (e.g., O-ring replacement) maintenance including preventative maintenance, manage ingredient ordering, and report malfunctions or defective products.Production Efficiency: Support production schedules, minimise waste, troubleshoot, and ensure proper documentation, handling of rework and changeovers according to procedures.Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with team members, assist in training, and report issues that may impact operations or product quality.Perform relevant SAP (Lactalis Management System) transactions.Participate and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives. About you:The successful candidate will have:Experience working in Dairy Manufacturing with an understanding of Heat Treatment Process, Homogenising Process, Separation Process, Holding and Storage.  Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.Excellent attention to detail.This is a full time position which requires the incumbent to work a 12 hour rotating roster including weekends. The earnings for this role is a minimum of $76,515 per annum, inclusive of overtime and shift penalty loadings, excluding super.  If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts. More about Lactalis Australia  Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au. We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future. No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered! AUD Harvey 6220

Process Operator

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About the opportunity
 
An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and experienced Processing Operator to join our team in Harvey, WA. 
 
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for safely ensuring that product specifications are consistently met during the mixing, formulation, and pasteurisation processes. Operating Mix Plants, Pasteurisers, and other specialised processing equipment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality products.
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Maintain Food Safety, Hygiene and Quality Standards: Uphold hygiene, safety, and operational excellence through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP and Lactalis internal policies and procedures), including housekeeping, waste reduction, and personal hygiene.
  • Product Handling & Formulation: Accurately formulate dairy products and assist in recipe development and product trials to meet quality specifications.
  • Cleaning & Sterilisation: Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) and sterilisation of equipment, tanks, and lines to ensure hygiene and product integrity.
  • Quality Assurance & Testing: Conduct product testing, raw material sampling, and maintain documentation to support regulatory and quality compliance.
  • Inventory & Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine operator (e.g., O-ring replacement) maintenance including preventative maintenance, manage ingredient ordering, and report malfunctions or defective products.
  • Production Efficiency: Support production schedules, minimise waste, troubleshoot, and ensure proper documentation, handling of rework and changeovers according to procedures.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with team members, assist in training, and report issues that may impact operations or product quality.
  • Perform relevant SAP (Lactalis Management System) transactions.
  • Participate and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
The successful candidate will have:
  • Experience working in Dairy Manufacturing with an understanding of Heat Treatment Process, Homogenising Process, Separation Process, Holding and Storage.  
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
  • A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
This is a full time position which requires the incumbent to work a 12 hour rotating roster including weekends. The earnings for this role is a minimum of $76,515 per annum, inclusive of overtime and shift penalty loadings, excluding super. 
 
If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.
 
More about Lactalis Australia 
 
Click on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the World’s No.1 Dairy Company https://lactalis.com.au.
 
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  If this isn’t your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.
 
No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!

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