Casual Production Operator

About the role

Bega Cheese is hiring a Casual Bulk Production Operator at its Lagoon Street site in the Bega Valley Shire, the original site of Bega Cheese on the south coast of NSW. The role supports day-to-day manufacturing across bulk cheese, maturation, milk receivals, whey powder and butter departments, operating and monitoring processing equipment, cleaning and sanitising, and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and workplace safety. It suits someone flexible across multiple production areas and variable shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Follow Bega Cheese values, policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and operate production lines, troubleshoot and report issues, and reject non-conforming product.
• Carry out product sampling and testing and complete log sheets accurately.
• Maintain the worksite according to housekeeping procedures.
• Provide training to other employees where required.

Required profile

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.
• Team collaboration and ability to work independently.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Current Australian driver's licence; a pre-employment medical is required.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic numeracy and literacy.

What we offer

• Hourly rate plus shift loading.
• Training and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and regular social catch-ups.
• Employee benefits including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.