Production Operator

8 hours ago

Cheltenham, Australia APTCO Full time

**Production/Machine Operator**
- **Based in Cheltenham**:

- **Casual, with full time hours**:

- **Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm**:

- **Immediate start**

We have a number of opportunities on offer for technically skilled individuals with excellent communication and attention to detail to join our packing and production team.

**About APTCo**

The Bow Wow Treats and WAG brands have been helping people give their furry family members high quality, natural and nutritious, sustainably sourced treats and chews, whether as a reward, for function, or to positively reinforce their training. APTCo’s values are authenticity, joy, playfulness and love and we expect our team to demonstrate these in everything they do.

Our two brands have grown to be high performers, selling to customers in Australia and New Zealand, through major retailers Coles, Woolworths, ALDI and independents, pet retailers Petbarn, PetStock and Pet Circle among others, as well as direct to consumer via our e-comm platform.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Safe set up and operation of **Shrink wrappers, Flow wrappers, Heat tunnels, Vertical form filling seal machines.**:

- Troubleshoot minor machine faults and escalate technical issues to the Engineering team, when needed.
- Accurately record production activities, testing, downtime and batch documentation.
- Pack and sort finished products on a rotating basis, as required.
- Inspect all finished products and report quality issues to the Supervisor.
- Clean and sanitise equipment and work area.
- Prepare materials for the next day's production.
- Follow all site safety and quality procedures, participate in internal inspection and audit activities and programs.
- Forklift operations, as required.
- Must love dogs
- Have machine operations, picking and packing experience in a **fast paced** food production or manufacturing environment.
- **Experience in using Shrink wrappers, Flow wrappers, Heat tunnels, Vertical form filling seal machines**is advantage.
- Basic knowledge of conveyors, sensor adjustments, timing, and troubleshooting is desirable.
- Flexible, mechanically minded who can adapt to a variety of tasks as needed.
- Forklift Licence and experience is an advantage.
- Practical knowledge of **food safety, hygiene, sanitisation and quality standards.**:

- **A safety mindset.**:

- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Initiative, attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
- Ability to handle dehydrated meat products.
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 15KG.
- **Available to work Monday to Friday.**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.13 - $32.25 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- How many years' experience do you have as a production operator?
- Do you have experience operating a forklift?
- Do you have picker packer experience?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
- How many hours are you available to work per week?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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