Production Line Operator

We’re advertising this new opportunity in our Production area. If you are willing to learn how to efficiently run our packing lines to deliver quality production output, this role may be your next challenge!

Benefits whilst working at Hive & Wellness

• Hero Rewards Program 
• Free Annual Flu Shot
• Onsite secure parking for staff 
• Celebration events 
• PPE provided 
• Health & wellbeing initiatives 
• Great team environment 

We are an iconic Australian food manufacturing market leader with number one brands both domestically and internationally. Based in Brisbane with 70 years' experience supplying high quality FMCG products throughout Australia and overseas, our philosophy is to create a safe work environment where our employees feel connected to our values and objectives, where we respect each other and value diversity of people, culture, and ideas. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Supervise and provide direction and guidance to other employees including the provision of on‑the‑job training and induction.
• Engage all employees in problem solving, focusing them on the right problems and guiding them through the thinking process.
• Ensure compliance with Product Specifications for imported and domestic honeys and finished good products destined for domestic, export and medical honey markets.
• Proficient in and be responsible for the running of all packing equipment.
• Ensure equipment is running at specified speed (rate BPM). Action any variances with Maintenance and Production Supervisor. 
• Complete Line changes within allocated timeframes and standards.
• Good manufacturing compliance (GMP) of work area to be monitored and any non-compliances actioned.  Work areas to be clean and tidy (clean as you go). 
• Fill out daily production records and other reports, showing problems encountered and solutions suggested or implemented as required.
• Ensure the packing room, all machinery and their surrounds are kept to a high standard of cleanliness.  Daily clean down procedures are to be maintained.
• Take advice and direction from the Maintenance division on sound and effective operation of equipment.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Production Team Leader and Production Supervisor.

Mandatory Qualifications 

• Intermediate computer skills 
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and to lead by example
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment as an operator 
• FMCG Experience (desirable)

Working hours 

Weekly Rotating Roster – Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime. 

Day Shift 6:00am until 2:30pm 

Afternoon Shift 2:15pm until 10:15pm

If you think you are a great fit for the role, click apply now!