Sugar Plant Production Operator

About the role

Kraft Heinz is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Sugar Plant Production Operator to join its Production Services team at Northgate. You will receive, handle, process and refine raw sugar into high-quality liquid sugar, keeping the plant safe, clean and running to the highest standards of food safety, quality and workplace health and safety. The shift is Monday to Friday on a rotating afternoon/night roster (6 weeks: 3 weeks AS, 3 weeks NS).

Key responsibilities

• Receive, unload and store incoming raw sugar deliveries; operate conveyors, elevators and transfer systems; keep 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 in spec.
• Perform routine quality checks, collect samples for lab testing and complete CIP operations and sanitation per approved procedures.
• Inspect equipment, support maintenance, and follow isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures.
• Complete production records, shift handovers and operational logs, working with production, quality, warehouse and maintenance teams.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, GMP and WHS requirements and report hazards, incidents and near misses.

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.
• Desirable: front-end loader experience, Certificate II or III in Food Processing, Manufacturing or equivalent, and prior food, beverage or manufacturing experience.

What we offer

• A supportive team environment with on-the-job training.
• Potential overtime opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.