Production Operator – Afternoon Shift

1 day ago

Glynde SA, Australia Robern Menz Australia Pty Ltd Full time $69,000 - $75,000 per year

Production Operator – Afternoon Shift

Menz Confectionery | Glynde, South Australia

Full-time, Permanent | $69,000–$75,000 + overtime + monthly product allowance

Join one of South Australia's most iconic food manufacturers, home of Violet Crumble, FruChocs and Crown Mints. We're seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our manufacturing team on a permanent afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:06pm, Monday to Friday).

About the role

You'll operate and maintain production equipment across a range of confectionery processes, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency. The role also includes occasional supervisory duties, providing leadership and guidance to small teams during shifts – a great stepping stone for career growth into a Team Leader role.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operating, setting, changeover, adjustment and troubleshooting of machinery and equipment
  • Running processes across chocolate making and production, mixing and batching, fruit processing (mincing and extrusion), chocolate coating and polishing, syrup making and batch control, and honeycomb production
  • Following recipes and production instructions accurately
  • Recording production data and maintaining batch documentation to required standards
  • Inspection, sampling and quality control of finished products
  • Preparing products for dispatch in line with specifications
  • Setting up and following cleaning and maintenance schedules to keep machines in safe, efficient working order
  • Calibration of machines and equipment, making precise adjustments and monitoring gauges
  • Supporting and guiding team members when acting in a supervisory capacity
  • Contributing to a safe and efficient workplace through teamwork, housekeeping and adherence to procedures

What we're looking for

Applicants must have:

  • AQF Certificate II (or equivalent) in Food Processing, or
  • Minimum 1 year experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry

In addition, you'll bring:

  • Demonstrated experience with production machinery and equipment in a food or confectionery setting
  • Strong capability in changeovers, setup, adjustment and fault finding
  • Understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety compliance requirements
  • Ability to follow recipes and record production information with accuracy
  • Previous frontline leadership or supervisory experience (desirable)

What we offer

  • Permanent full-time role on stable afternoon shift (2:00pm – 10:06pm, Mon–Fri)
  • Competitive salary $69,000–$75,000 plus overtime
  • Monthly product allowance
  • Work with an iconic, family-owned South Australian company with a strong safety culture and career growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Salary packaging

Education:

  • Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

  • food and beverage manufacturing industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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