Production Operators, Cheese - Food Manufacturing

• Permanent, full-time morning, afternoon & night shifts available
• Immediate Start
• Located in Dandenong South

We are looking for truly exceptional Production Workers, who have experience in the food processing industry or who are eager to learn! 

Our Opportunity!

This role is accountable for converting unprocessed ingredients into a diverse range of cheese products with the utilisation of specialized machinery to mix, cook and process cheese.

You will play an integral role in the cheese making activities with a direct focus on delivering the planned schedules to support highly efficient production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality and consistency of the cheese products meets industry requirements
• Establish the appropriate volumes of various cheese production for supply
• Maintain inventory control on all stock items
• Maintain and adhere to all HACCP requirements
• Using various types of equipment safely and efficiently
• Operate different cleaning equipment for various types of raw materials
• Use equipment to shape mixtures into desired product shape
• Learn ongoing cheese making skills and attend appropriate training courses
• Join a friendly and supportive team 

About You

The successful candidate will have

• Previous experience working in the dairy or food industry.
• Qualification in Food Processing is desirable but not essential. 
• Be physically fit and able to lift up to 25kgs;
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Ability to work shift work, overtime and weekends as required.
• Have the ability to work both individually and in a team environment;
• Good problem solving skills;
• Access to own or reliable transport to site.

If you are a motivated individual, pride yourself on your high quality of work and possess the relevant competencies to succeed in this position, please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

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!

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.

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