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SalaryWe are Lactalis Australia Here at Lactalis, we are true to our purpose: we are a family business offering healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together. And, we just happen to be the worldwide leader in what we do. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely with our farmers, customers and consumers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Paul's, OAK, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity. Our Opportunity Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, this role is based in Lidcombe. Main responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Enhance the areas of responsibility by adopting excellence in hygiene, operational and safety standards by focusing on good manufacturing practices including housekeeping, reducing waste, personal hygiene and conformance to procedures. Ensure that relevant documentation relating to the areas of responsibility are maintained to preset standards including completing any corrective actions. Formulation of milk/dairy products according to specifications CIP cleaning of all equipment to maintain hygiene and quality standards. Sterilisation of plant/processors, tanks/vats and associated lines Testing of product. Assist (where required) in the formulation of recipes. Cleaning dry goods store and mixing rooms associated with the plant. Have knowledge of and assist towards maintaining regulatory, company and quality systems (eg completion of operating logs, downtime recording, CIP testing/recording, log sheers etc). Organise and ordering of ingredients as required. Raw material sampling. Minimise wastage including product, packaging, process inputs, time and chemicals and to report any excessive wastage to the Co-ordinator. Notify Co-ordinator, maintenance and laboratory of defective product or equipment malfunction (depending on situation). Isolate and identify defective product. Record equipment checks and malfunctions when they occur. Ensure that all safety/quality checks are performed as per instructions. Ensure that products for rework are handled and reprocessed according to verbal and written instructions. Meet required production schedules. Any variation from the schedule must be recorded and reason for variation to be given. Ensure that all start-up and production changeovers are performed according to verbal and written procedures. Report any abnormal problems which may occur and could disrupt the smooth running of the operation. To be the successful applicant for the role you should have Previous experience in machine or process operation, preferably in a food / dairy manufacturing environment High level of attention to detail, good fault finding / trouble shooting skill Strong focus on quality and hygiene Understanding of GMP and HACCP principles Good communication skills Physically fit Food processing qualifications (advantageous) Being a team player, adaptable, curious with analytical thinking and open minded will help you to be successful into this job.…
