Sugar Plant Production Operator

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Sugar Plant Production Operator in Northgate, Queensland, on a full-time basis. The role covers receiving raw sugar deliveries, running the production equipment and keeping accurate records, working closely with production, quality, warehouse and maintenance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, unload and store incoming raw sugar deliveries and maintain accurate stock and batch traceability records.
• Operate and monitor liquid sugar production equipment such as pumps, tanks, filters and heat exchangers, controlling feeding, dissolving and mixing to keep Brix, temperature and flow rate within specification.
• Perform routine quality checks, collect samples for laboratory testing and complete CIP operations and sanitation according to approved procedures.
• Inspect equipment, support maintenance and follow isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures.
• Complete production records, shift handovers and operational logs.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, GMP and WHS requirements and report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.

Required profile

• Forklift licence (LF) and demonstrated forklift operating experience.
• Basic understanding of Brix, temperature control and product specifications.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping and good communication skills.
• Genuine commitment to workplace health and safety.