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Kinrise Biscuits is an iconic biscuit manufacturing company, making biscuits for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on being able to consistently deliver quality product to our customers and being focused on delivering results.
We are a business in a period of transformation and growth. The key pillar to our success is by having a strong manufacturing team that can strike the fine balance between working with agility and at pace whilst ensuring extreme discipline and adherence to processes and procedures. We are looking for talented and unique individuals that bring both those capabilities and that can thrive in that environment.
What is the role?
Due to the addition of new equipment and investment into our site, we are currently recruiting employees across various areas.
The primary responsibility of the role is to efficiently operate equipment in various areas to manufacture biscuits, cookies and crackers, manage day to day tasks and ensure smooth running of production while adhering to safety and quality standards.
Multiple positions available on:
- Day Shift working 7:30am – 4:00pm
- Afternoon Shift working 4:00pm - 12:00am
Key Responsibilities
- Packing Operators set up various automated machines such as horizontal flow wrappers, vertical bagging machines and case packers by physically removing parts from the equipment based on the product that is being run and select the respective program.
- Filling Operators run industrial computer programs for the slurry operation and select the correct recipe according to the production plan.
- Both ensure the line is ready for start-up then complete and sign off the pre-start check sheet.
- Ensure the line is set up with appropriate level of ingredients and packaging including rewind cases for the run.
- Replenish rewind or cartons as needed during the run.
- Conduct regular quality checks as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) throughout the run.
- Record any downtime (planned/unplanned) against the respective category you're working in.
- Troubleshoot issues as necessary.
- Remove waste from the line as needed.
- Ensure the line is regularly cleaned and maintained as per Good Manufacturing Practice housekeeping standards.
- Conduct changeover and clean requirements as needed.
Skills/Competencies Required
- Machine operator experience in the FMCG industry with prior experience in Food Manufacturing highly regarded.
- Must have rights to work in Australia.
- Safety-first mindset.
- Excellent communication, literacy and numerical skills.
- Effective problem solving.
- High attention to detail and ability to accurately complete documents for internal compliance.
- Ability to troubleshoot minor issues.
- Continuous learning mindset and ability to work as part of a team.
- Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.
- Ability to support and train others team members as you continue to learn and grow.
Why join us?
Kinrise Biscuits is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:
- An opportunity to work with leading Australian-made household favourite brands
- An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
- Competitive remuneration package
- Supportive and fun team culture
- Free parking onsite
