Food Production Team Member

**Production Team Member**

We are looking for Production Team Members to be part of our dynamic, fun team to work on exciting new, varied and unusual food projects for both Pet and Human food sectors.

We produce products for startup brands looking at entering the Pet and Human health food markets both in Australia and overseas which means your daily role changes almost every time you come to work

We also produce products that are stocked in Australia's major supermarkets.

**Tasks that a Production Team Member could be completing on a day to day basis include**:
**FOOD PROCESSING**
- Weigh out wet/dry ingredients for processing.
- Processing ingredients into finished products through appropriate machinery. (Depositors, mixers, filling machines..)
- Load and unload products into ovens and cooling down racks.
- Blend raw ingredients, powders, nut butters.
- Glazing
- Filling
- Packing

**VARIOUS**
- Assisting machine operators where necessary.
- Pack finished products into bags/boxes/pouches.
- Date gun and sticker bags/boxes/pouches.
- Pack away stock when it arrives.
- Ensure packing/storage area is clean and tidy at all times.
- Empty bins.
- Wash equipment down.
- Prepare any items required for next day of production.
- Load/Unload stock from transport.
- Load stock onto pallets for shipping (Must be able to lift at least 20kg).
- Mop/clean workstations for next day operations.
- Refill required amenities (paper towel, soap dispensers etc..)
- Clean staff amenities (Kitchen, bathroom etc..) on rotating roster.
- Attend staff meetings as required
- Sing and dance if you want to

**Benefits of being a HFC Team Member**
- We offer on the job training - no long, boring inductions. We want to see you get in, get your hands dirty and tackle the job head on.
- Our projects are always changing - you won't be bored making the same thing over and over for years on end
- There is always an opportunity to grow and learn new roles if that is what you would like to do
- We are a relaxed bunch that works hard, but loves to have fun at the same time.
- Every team member is treated as equal no matter their title, role or time with the business.
- We are **always open** to new suggestions, ideas, ways of doing things and have a Yes first attitude when it comes to implementing them.
- The boss likes to shout lunch when we hit targets which can be quite often
- We love to celebrate people's milestones like birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions.
- Your family is our family

**Required skills / experience**
- Great attitude towards working in a team environment.
- Open to working on and learning about new and varied projects and tasks.
- Comfortable sharing ideas/solutions to help solve problems as they arise.
- Good sense of problem solving.
- Ability to stand and move around a production space with no restrictions.
- Ability to carry at least 15kg.
- Happy to do what it takes to get the job done
- Food production experience would be handy however not essential.
- **Not allergic to Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame or Egg as we use these on site.**

Pay: $23.46 - $28.02 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Free food
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Epping, VIC 3076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Can you come in for 3 days of PAID TRIAL?
- Can you work FULL TIME? (There are NO Part Time or Casual Positions)
- Hours of operation are 0730-4PM, are you available to work these hours?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person