Production Operator

Bega Cheese

Country: Australia

Location: Wetherill Park (NSW)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: September 6, 2024

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

  • Iconic Wetherill Park site

  • Great shift pattern with overtime available

  • Use your problem-solving skills to enhance performance!

  • Competitive hourly rate

The Role 

Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages (MMB) hub for the eastern seaboard. The site manufactures both Fresh and Extended Shelf-Life products, including our short pack format MBB and Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) long-life unrefrigerated milk.  This state-of-the-art facility has benefited from past and ongoing large-scale investment and produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M. 

Reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader, this role is to ensure all Production and packaging functions are carried out in an effective, efficient, and timely manner and for delivering products safely, of the highest quality, at the lowest cost, with minimal waste in the correct quantity when it is required.

The incumbent must be flexible working 12.33 hours per shift Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 am to 6.20, 3 days on and 4 days off.

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Responsibilities 

  • Working in positions throughout the production department involving all aspects of manufacturing operations

  • Adherence to our quality, safety and environmental systems and practices

  • Documentation as required by our HACCP system

  • Assisting maintenance team in trouble shooting of equipment as required

  • Participation in continuous improvement activities

About you

  • Comfortable using technology for production, safety, quality, and reporting

  • Exceptional team player, and communicator who builds strong and constructive relationships

  • A passion to deliver the sites KPI’s and implement continuous improvement 

  • A strong Goods Manufacturing Practice and hygiene focus

  • Intermediate mechanical aptitude

  • Forklift licence or ability to get one

The Bega Story

Bega Cheese Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day at Bega. Being recently named in the Top 10 Strongest Australian Brands of 2022, our vision is to become The Great Australian Food Company!

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $2 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At Bega, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company!

Life at Bega  

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catchups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.  

  • Join a dedicated, forward-thinking, and innovative culture 

  • Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression 

  • Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with 

  • Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs 

  • Enjoy excellent employee benefits, purchased leave options, and salary continuous insurance 

Applications 

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega, diversity, and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age, or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles at Bega.