Production Operator

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us

• Permanent Role with outstanding long-term career growth and skill development

• Great Work Culture and Team

• Rotating Shifts on the rotation of Day and Night x 38 hours

We are looking for our next operator to ensure all production and packaging activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.

The Role 

Our Bentley site located in Perth manufactures and distributes a range of milk and milk-based products, made with fresh milk sourced directly from over 30 farms in the Albany, Harvey, and Northcliffe regions of south-western WA. 

The team at Bentley is a multicultural and diverse bunch, spanning 20 countries from around the world The site currently manufactures more than 70 million litres a year including the state's number one flavoured milk product - Masters

Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, this role is to ensure all packaging functions are carried out in an effective, efficient, and timely manner and for delivering product safely, of the highest quality, at the lowest cost, with minimal waste in the correct quantity when it is required.

This role is a 38-hour week (4 x 9.5hr week) on a three-week rotation. There is a requirement to work weekends and public holidays.
 

Responsibilities 

• Accurate completion and recording of all quality, testing, and production-related documents.

• Working effectively and efficiently to reduce downtime

• Reporting safety incidents and maintenance requirements

• Ensuring production areas are cleaned up to quality standards

• Adhering to company safety and quality policies and procedures

About you 

• Experience in a manufacturing /warehouse environment

• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn

• Basic computer literacy skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Forklift Licence – Good to have.

The Bega Story  

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a DARE on the go, or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022, our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live, and play. At Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company

Life at Bega  

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catchups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.  

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking, and innovative culture 

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression 

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with 

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs 

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options, and salary continuous insurance 

Applications 

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega, diversity, and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles at Bega.  

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.