Bega Cheese

Manufacturing Employee

Chelsea (VIC) Full time

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!

  • Permanent full-time opportunity

  • Be a part of an iconic Australian company  

  • Competitive salary with growth opportunities

The Role

Our Chelsea Heights site is located in Melbourne’s south-east, manufacturing a range of more than 44 milk, milk-based beverages and cream products. The site currently produces around 100 million litres of product every year!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Manufacturing Employee to join our team at Chelsea - Vic. This role ensures that all Production functions are carried out effectively, efficiently, and timely and delivers products safely, of the highest quality, at the lowest cost, with minimal waste in the correct quantity when required.

The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work the morning shift, Monday to Friday, starting at 5:00 AM and finishing at 1:00 PM.

Responsibilities

  • Operate production machinery and perform changeover processes

  • Work efficiently to minimise downtime

  • Report safety incidents and maintenance requirements promptly

  • Maintain high quality and hygiene standards in line with food safety regulations and company procedures

  • Accurately record production data and complete quality documentation

About you

  • Experience in a dairy or manufacturing environment (highly regarded)

  • Mechanical aptitude with basic computer literacy

  •  Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn

  • Effective problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a high‑performing team

  • A forklift licence will be well regarded

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare  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.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 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 the Bega Group, 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 through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, 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, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

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

At Bega Group, 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 to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.