Milk Receiving Operator – Night Shift

Milk Receiving Operator – Night Shift

We are currently recruiting a Milk Receiving Operator for our night shift at our Dandenong South beverage and food manufacturing facility, reporting to the Night Shift Team Leader.

You will be the first line of defence for the quality and safety of every litre of milk that enters our site. The role will suit an experienced production operator with a strong food safety mindset who is confident working in a highly automated environment. We want someone who is hands on, detail focused, and wants to build a career with our company.

What is on Offer:

• Competitive pay + Performance Bonus Plan
• Shift loading for night shift
• Overtime available for planned weekend production
• Additional Leave Days
• Support for ongoing training and development
• Onsite car parking
• Work in a new, state of the art facility
• Great team support

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and testing incoming milk tankers against specification
• Accepting, rejecting or quarantining loads in line with procedure
• Monitoring and verifying CCPs and QCPs, and taking corrective action when limits are not met
• Following SOPs, work instructions and GMP, and escalating any deviation promptly
• Monitoring milk silo capacity and liaising with the Control Room Operator and Milk Planner
• Managing the arrival and dispatch of bulk liquids
• Monitoring processing flows, including CIP
• Completing accurate milk, production and CCP records in real time
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and allergen control
• Reporting maintenance requirements and contributing to continuous improvement

About You:

Successful applicants will possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a production role in an automated environment
• Food and beverage industry experience (essential)
• Experience working under HACCP based food safety systems
• Proven discipline in following SOPs and GMP
• Experience operating SCADA control systems such as Citect and Ignition
• Experience with process equipment such as Alfa Laval valves, Tetra gasket replacement and mechanical seals
• Ability to fault find in a timely manner
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation
• Confidence to stop, hold or escalate when something doesn’t look right
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Recognised qualifications (highly regarded)

Technical training will be provided for sensor and probe calibration and valve controller diagnostics.

Working hours are predominately weekdays 9pm to 5am, with some flexibility required to meet the needs of the business.

We’re looking for someone who take pride in their work, shows up on time, and brings a positive attitude. If that sounds like you, apply now and join a team that values and supports its people.

A current police check will be required for the successful candidate.

Made is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage women to consider this opportunity.

https://www.madegroup.com/

The Company

Made is a successful Australian owned fast moving consumer goods business that manufactures a range of beverage products at its highly automated production facility using the latest technology process, filling and packaging equipment.

Made’s facility is a clean and organised work environment and operates on a three shift basis.

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dandenong VIC 3175: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected hourly rate?

Experience:

• Fault finding: 2 years (Preferred)
• Food & Beverage manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• SCADA control systems: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person