Production Operator - Casual

About the role

Bega Group is looking for enthusiastic, reliable Production Operators to join its Ridge Street team in Bega, NSW, where packaged, natural and processed cheese products are made for customers across Australia. This is a casual role with immediate start, with competitive rates and rotating day, afternoon and night shifts.

The available rosters are:

• Night shift: Monday to Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Rotating day and afternoon shifts: Monday to Friday on a two-week rotation, Week 1 day shift (6:00 am to 2:00 pm), Week 2 afternoon shift (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

Key responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely in line with procedures and standards
• Deliver production activities to meet daily and weekly schedules and targets
• Perform quality checks and follow work instructions to ensure product specifications are met
• Monitor machines and processes, identifying and escalating issues promptly
• Support a positive team culture through communication, collaboration and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality products
• Clear communicator who works well in a team, reliable, flexible and willing to learn
• Availability to work across the entire shift pattern
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee benefits including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
• Wellbeing programs and access to charity partnerships

Applicants must complete a pre-employment medical. Applications are accepted from people with the right to live and work in Australia.