Production Operator
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
Role Overview
As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring production processes to ensure the manufacture of high-quality products while meeting production, quality and safety standards.
This is a diverse and hands-on role where you'll gain exposure across the entire production process, from manufacturing through to packaging and dispatch.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
About the Role
As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring production processes to ensure the manufacture of high-quality products while meeting production, quality and safety standards.
This is a diverse and hands-on role where you'll gain exposure across the entire production process, from manufacturing through to packaging and dispatch.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production equipment and processes
- Monitor plant operations through SCADA/control room systems
- Conduct product sampling and quality testing
- Perform pH, conductivity and other process quality checks
- Complete production records and operational documentation
- Support packaging, dispatch and logistics activities
- Operate forklifts to move finished products and materials
- Perform cleaning and hygiene activities
- Identify and troubleshoot production issues
- Contribute to workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive team-first attitude.
Ideally, you'll have
Experience in manufacturing, production or process operations
Food manufacturing experience (highly regarded)
Strong safety focus and attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
Forklift Licence
Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment
Availability to work rotating day and night shifts, including weekends
Most importantly, we're seeking people with the potential to grow. Leadership capability and a willingness to develop into future Leading Hand opportunities will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time opportunity
Full training provided
Opportunity to learn a highly specialised manufacturing process
Career development and progression opportunities
PPE provided
Onsite parking
Stable manufacturing environment
Supportive team culture
Diverse and varied day-to-day responsibilities
Competitive remuneration in accordance with the applicable EBA
Roster
This position operates on a 24/7 rotating roster:
12-hour shifts (6:30am-6:30pm / 6:30pm-6:30am)
3 days on / 3 days off
3 nights on / 3 nights off
Weekend work included as part of the roster
Location
- This role is based in Allansford, VIC, located close to Warrnambool. Local candidates or those genuinely committed to relocating to the region are encouraged to apply.
- Apply now to join a growing manufacturing operation and build a long-term career in a specialised production environment.
- Click Apply to submit your application. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Applications close 30th September, however, we may progress sooner, so apply as soon as you can. All applicants require Australian working rights at the time of applying.
- As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale , Liddells , CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.
- Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
About Saputo Dairy Australia
Parent group profile
Saputo
Global dairy processor producing and distributing high-quality dairy products.
Visit parent group websiteApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Saputo Dairy Australia
Retail Sales Assistant
Maffra, AUS
MC Tanker Driver - Seasonal
Cobram, AUS
Production Operator (Packaging line)
Burnie, AUS
Finance Analyst - Warehouse & Logistics
Melbourne, AUS
Quality Systems Coordinator
Cobram, AUS
Reliability Trade Coordinator
Allansford, AUS
IT Specialist, Regional Support
Melbourne, AUS
Regional Fleet Training Lead
Leongatha, AUS