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Form of workAbout Brookfarm
Based in Byron Bay, Brookfarm is a generational family company that has been committed to regenerative Australian farming, sustainably sourced ingredients, and regional Food production of the highest quality for over 20 years. We are Australia’s leading producer of gourmet muesli and snacks sold in independent retailers, health food stores and online, employing over 50 staff across our local macadamia farm, bakehouse and administrative headquarters in the Northern Rivers, NSW.
Scope of job:
As a Production Team Member or Machinery Operator you are a key member of the Brookfarm team, performing roles within the multiple sites of Brookfarm (Packing, Machinery operation, Blending and Cleaning etc..) to create the best muesli, granola and premium snacks in the world.
A key role at Brookfarm, you will be providing support not only to the Bakehouse Supervisor but the Brookfarm team as a whole. You will ensure our sites are well maintained and efficiently functioning, including cleaning and shutdown, to maintain our high level of FSSC certification - this is vitally important.
Tasks may rotate through the site as required - the Job Description includes but is not exclusive to the following.
Skills/traits required:
- Reliability: You are working with a team who depend on each other so reliability is absolutely essential in this position.
- Work ethic/physical fitness: This position is relatively physical as you are on your feet, lifting ingredients, and working in a fast paced environment. Capable of safely lifting up to 25kg.
- Quality focussed: Quality is king at Brookfarm. Every one at Brookfarm is responsible for making sure we are making the best muesli in the world, every time.
- Computer or mechanical skills would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in Food Manufacturing - not essential but preferable.
Core functions:
- Operation, troubleshooting, and optimising the key pieces of food manufacturing equipment that blend, bake and pack Brookfarm products.
- Blending, baking, and packing the best muesli, granola and premium snacks in the world (and the cleaning afterwards) with your team
- Culture is exceptionally important to us - we achieve and succeed as a team
- Comply with food safety requirements through cleanliness, and a thorough eye for detail throughout the daily operations
- Working with other areas of the business to collaborate in getting our delicious products to Australia and the world
- Responsible for helping to maintain the bakehouse to a globally recognised Food Safety Standard
- Comply with all safety requirements, ensuring a safe place to work for all
- The tasks are varied and require an eye for detail and a basic level of physical fitness
- Shifts are generally between 6am-6pm (not 12 hr shifts, these are hours of operation)
- Act as a team leader as the machinery drives the pace and running of the production day.
Additional perks:
- Breakfast provided by Brookfarm. Coffee and espresso machines free to be used.
- Generous staff discount for both Brookfarm and Cape Byron Distillery products
- Celebrate birthdays each month including gift vouchers
Family friendly environment
- Majority of roles are a 4 day work week
- Operations crew have additional leave over and above the award
- Incentive/bonus scheme for full time staff
We are a local family business based in Byron Bay for over 23 years. As a leading Australian Gourmet Food producer, we are committed to the highest quality of premium food hand in hand with sustainable agriculture.
Please note, the above roles will require you;
- To be able to frequently and comfortably lift up to 25kgs using safe manual handling methods.
- To have an ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots, and gloves as required.
