Bega Cheese

Warehouse Leading Hand

Tatura (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!

The Role

We are currently looking to fill a Warehouse Leading Hand position at Tatura, Victoria.

Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known worldwide for its quality dairy products. As the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, and our famous single-serve butter. 

This position is responsible for the physical and system accuracy of the inventory footprint at the Warehouse and leading teams to ensure correct storage receipt and despatch of Bega Tatura Milk Industries Stock Keeping Unit (SKUs).

The role follows a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, consisting of 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts, worked across an 8‑day moving roster, which also means that there is expectation to work weekends and public holidays

  • Day Shift 6AM to 6PM

  • Night Shift 6PM to 6AM

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team and supervise transportation, distribution, picking and logistic of our products.

  • Responsible for dispatching, receiving trucks on time to keep the operation going; as well as manage safety incidents, investigation and reporting.

  • Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities and translate to action

  • Ensure compliance to food safety, environmental and good manufacturing practices are followed

  • Support the sites annual operation plans and communicate to teams to ensure cascading of information

About you

  • Proven experience in similar settings, valid forklift license (must have) and HR license (desirable)

  • Strong people focus, leadership and the desire to build strong teamwork

  • Strong verbal & written communication & customer service skills

  • Ability to build and support a positive Safety and Wellbeing Culture

  • Sound knowledge of computer systems (e.g: Microsoft)

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.

Must hold a current Australian driver’s license.

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.