Production Operator

• Great Wages and Benefits!
• Never a dull day / Fast paced environment
• Onsite carpark - Located in Clarence Gardens

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are.  We are humble, proud and resilient.  Our brands, people and know how define who we are.

We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.

Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment.  With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

 About this Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit experienced Production Operators to support our  operation. This is a shift work role based in our Clarence Gardens site. we may have multiple vacancies in different roles (we may have permanent, fixed term or casual roles available).

We are looking for someone positive, curious, engaging and committed that likes to learn new things whilst working in a fast paced environment. 

* To be considered for this position you will preferably have experience as a Production Operator in the food industry and ideally have a forklift driver’s license. 

if you have applied in the past, you can apply again sometimes we have many applicants at a time. 

Some of the main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: 

• Machine operation (Hands-On Skills)
• Knowledge- operation of a box packer (ideal) 
• knowledge of how to operate a filler (ideal)
• Experience in blowmould (ideal) 
• Experience using the palletizer
• Troubleshooting
• Cleaning of equipment 
• Quality Checks during production times
• Set up of equipment 
• Ordering of stock 
• Follow processes & procedures 
• Maintain a clean station
• High standards of Quality & Safety 
• Have the ability to analyze mechanical issues and identify the root causes of problems

At this level, you may need to perform the following tasks or have the following skills:

• operation of mobile equipment including fork-lifts, hand trolleys and pallet trucks 
• knowledge of how production operates 
• Able to make decision and plan ahead
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of GMP

You must have good written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, have a strong focus on safety, environment and quality and be able to work as part of an effective team.

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.

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.

(please submit your application as soon as possible)

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