Processing Operator

• Global FMCG business with iconic Australian brands
• Permanent full time role with attractive salary
• Rowville Location

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 a skilled Processing Operator to join the team in Rowville. Reporting to the Processing Coordinator, you will be responsible for processing and pasteurising milk and dairy products.

You must have a strong focus on quality and safety and be able to work as part of an effective team. You will need a proactive and positive attitude with the ability to deliver high quality work. Previous experience in machine or process operation such as pasteurisation, homogenisers and separators, in the food industry is preferred. 

Key responsibilities of the role are:

• Operating pasteurisers, homogenisers, separators and associates equipment to comply with Lactalis specifications, operational and safety standards.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards, including CIP cleaning of all equipment.
• Ensure relevant documentation are maintained to pre-set standards including completing any corrective actions.
• Accurately complete relevant quality and safety documentation.
• Formulate milk/ dairy products in accordance to specifications.
• Meet required processing schedules.
• Minimise wastage including product, ingredients, packaging, process inputs, time and chemicals.
• Report excessive wastage, defective products and equipment malfunction;
• Isolate and identify defective product. 
• Provide assistance with product development and trails.

About You

The successful candidate will have:  

• Experience in machine or process operation, preferably in the dairy or food industry.
• Solid understanding of GMP and HACCP principles. 
• A working knowledge of SAP and CITEC is desirable but not essential. 
• Fault finding/ troubleshooting skills. 
• High level of attention to detail. 
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. 
• Qualification in Food processing is desirable but not essential. 
• Ability to work shift work, overtime and weekends as required.

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.

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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