Machine 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!

• 6-month fixed-term contract in blow moulding area

• Opportunities to further develop skills and expand capabilities

• Monday-Friday, Afternoon Shift

The Role

We are seeking for an Afternoon Shift Machine Operator position in our Blow Moulding Team at Salisbury, SA.

Our Salisbury site in Adelaide’s northern suburbs manufactures a range of more than 78 milk and milk-based products. This site is a combined production and distribution facility producing well-known brands such as Pura, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Feel Good; and distributes across predominantly SA and NT, but also NSW and VIC.

This is a 6-month contract position, the standard working hours are from 3PM to 11PM, 5 days a week Monday to Friday. During this role, you will be required to operate machine and blow moulding equipment, as well as monitor the process of product for supply and packaging in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and identify faults if required

• Inspect and ensure finished goods meet quality standard

• Recording/ Reporting of production data – including completing downtime sheets

• General housekeeping & cleaning is required to quality standard

• Support Team Leader/Leading Hand with general duties

About you

• Experience in blow moulding/injection moulding in a manufacturing environment

• Have a strong safety mindset and ability to work in a team effectively

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Self-starter, able to operate independently

• Basic computer literacy skills (Microsoft Words, Excels, PPT, etc…)

The Bega Story

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M 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 $2 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 catch ups, 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 continuance 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.