Production Operator

We are Lactalis AustraliaWe 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 OpportunityWe are seeking to recruit an experienced Production Operator to support our operation. This is a shift work role based in our Clarence Gardens site. We will support your training!The ideal candidate would be focused on safety, quality, likes to learn, shows attention to detail and has the ability to build relationships with colleagues. We are looking for someone positive, engaging and committed that likes to learn new things while working in a fast paced environment. * To be considered for this position you will preferably have experience as a Production Operator in the food industry and ideally have a forklift driver’s license. Some of the main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Basic machine operation Basic operation of a box packer and palletizer Cleaning of equipment Quality Checks during production times set up of equipment ordering of stock follow processes & procedures Maintain a clean stationAt this level, you may need to perform the following tasks or have the following skills: operation of mobile equipment including fork-lifts, hand trolleys and pallet trucks knowledge of how production operates Able to make decision and plan ahead Good analytical and problem solving skills Knowledge of GMPYou must have good written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, have a strong focus on safety, environment and quality and be able to work as part of an effective team.If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.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.(please submit your application as soon as possible)No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered!