Machine Operator

Are you looking for a job in a collaborative and positive team environment? We are seeking a self-starter to assist in the production of flavours for food and beverages.

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

We are an Australian family-owned flavour house, with operations in both Australia and Vietnam. Our business continues to strengthen and grow after 30 years. We work within the food and beverage industry and partner with our clients to develop new, unique, and ever-evolving products.

We are passionate about what we do and are guided by our core values. We have a strong sense of team and have a supportive, friendly environment. We work tirelessly to deliver the best products and service for our customers, and we also make time to celebrate our achievements and share our successes.

**YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**

To be a complimentary fit for this role you will have:

- Food industry and food manufacturing experience
- Machine/equipment operating experience (desirable)
- Familiar with HACCP Plans, GMP and using SOPs (desirable)
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn; willing to ask questions
- Team player, with the ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and strong integrity
- Good communicator
- Driver’s licence
- Food industry experience and familiarity with food manufacturing would be a bonus
- Forklift licence is desirable but not required
- Induction will be 10 days. Day 1 being 9-5pm, Day 2-10 will be working on the morning shift (6am -2pm) shift, thereafter the incumbent will commence on their morning shift or afternoon shift (1pm-9pm) permanently.

**YOUR ROLE**

You will be:

- Picking and mixing raw materials to formulate flavours using the spray dryer
- Measuring and packing finished product at the required weight
- Identifying and reporting of maintenance and repair requirements of the spray dryer
- Ensuring stock control and flow is completed in line with FIFO (first in first out) requirements
- Sampling raw materials for quality control purposes
- Entering received raw materials into the computer program
- Maintaining continuous improvement of 5S methodologies
- Complying with SQF regulations in warehouse
- Ensuring OH&S compliance is maintained

**Job Types**: Full-time, Graduate

**Salary**: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
RAT tests, internal covid policy

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carrum Downs, VIC 3201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Machine operating in food manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)