Production Operator

Snackbrands Australia is home to many of the best-loved snack food brands in the world, from rich and savory Kettle chips, to the timeless crunch of CC's, to the familiar tang of Natural Chip Company's range of flavors. Delightful Thins, flavorful French Fries, and classic Cheezels give snack lovers across the country plenty of delicious, convenient options to choose from.

As we have just opened and transitioned to the largest Salty Snacks manufacturing facility in the southern hemisphere, capable of delivering 50 million kilograms of tasty snacks annually, Snackbrands Australia is currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our Orchard Hills family.

An employee at this level may work without supervision and performs a range of duties including operating a machine. They perform a technical role specifically focused on equipment and maintenance and operate across a process or a line/s. They are responsible for their own work performance (technical) and coaching and guiding other employees across the process or line/s in technical matters.

About the role:

We are seeking candidates for our Night Shift [10:00pm - 6:00am] team on the factory floor; reporting to the Production Supervisors, your responsibilities will include:

Quality

• Adhering to all quality operating procedures and completing quality checks.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to meet food safety standards

Safety

• Adhering to all safety operating procedures.
• Ensuring health and safety work standards and practices are demonstrated in the work area.
• Reporting all health and safety incidents, hazards and near misses.

Machine Operation

• Operating technical equipment (fryers, seasoning drums, packaging machines) and executing change overs according to safety and quality standards.
• Applying technical knowledge when undertaking responsibilities to improve machine operation and processes, always actively seeking line improvement.
• Achieving production output and line speed targets within set timeframes.
• Using non-conformance systems to deliver products within specification.
• Maintaining 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Safety, Standardise, Systemise) standards of appearance for equipment/area.
• Supporting Maintenance by troubleshooting issues as the first responder in breakdowns.
• Using initial problem-solving tools to analyse and resolve root cause failures.
• Ensuring raw materials are available for production and monitoring usage.

Teamwork

• Working collaboratively with the production team to support continuous improvement and coordinate workflow to maintain seamless operations.
• Training others in machine operation.

What you’ll bring to the role?

• Tertiary Education OR Trade Certificate is highly desirable.
• Experience in Machine Operation/Preventative Maintenance
• Proven working experience in the manufacturing industry preferably FMCG sector.
• Proven experience operating some or all of the following equipment, Vertical/Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal Machine, Case Erectors & Case Packers, Weighers (Ishida/TNA/Yamato), Kliklok, Extruders (Schaaf/Clextral), high-capacity Fryers (UPC), Sheeters, Dryers, and Robots
• Has undertaken some level of AM step journey and IPS, IWS Training.
• Current forklift license
• Capability to execute all RTT DMS.
• Ability to understand complex issues with supporting analysis and to filter and focus on key issues.
• Able to make decisions by evaluating options and then acting upon them knowing the likely consequences.
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective contacts, relationships, and networks with individuals and groups inside and outside the organisation.
• Intermediate level computer skills.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated, demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach with a high level of initiative.
• Ability to recognise situations that require the use of appropriate negotiation techniques, and the skills to persuade others to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

What's on offer:

We are offering an attractive hourly rate of $33.40 + 30% shift allowance [NS Only] + superannuation.

How to apply:

Candidates must apply online.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a pre-employment medical, and police check as well as a technical assessment as part of the interview stage.

At SnackBrands Australia, inclusion, diversity and belonging are central to the recruitment process. We remain dedicated to fostering a diverse and welcoming workplace, seeking out excellent candidates with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.