Production Operator - Casual

About the role

Bega Group's Ridge Street site is undergoing its biggest transformation yet, with a $50 million investment driving growth and investment, we have multiple casual opportunities for Production Operators starting as early as possible. Join our passionate production team at Bega on the Sapphire Coast of NSW, where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality dairy products enjoyed across Australia. You'll be part of a supportive, safety-focused and collaborative team that keeps our manufacturing operations running smoothly every day. Our Ridge street site in Bega NSW services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheeses. These include the renowned Bega cheese blocks- mild, tasty, and vintage, shredded and cubed cheese, natural slices, parmesan, colby, mozzarella and burger cheese slices. Shift Availability We currently have casual opportunities across the following shifts: Eight-hour patterns Monday to Friday - 8‑hour Rotational Day/Afternoon Shifts Monday to Friday - 8-hour Permanent Night Shifts Twelve-hour patterns Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 12‑hour shifts (6 am - 6 pm) One 8‑hour Sunday shift every 4 weeks (6 am - 2 pm) Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 12‑hour shifts (6 pm - 6 am) One 8‑hour Sunday shift every 4 weeks (10 pm - 6 am) Days - Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 12‑hour shifts (6 am - 6 pm) One 8‑hour Sunday shift every 4 weeks (6 am - 2 pm) Nights - Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 12‑hour shifts (6:00 pm - 6:00 am) One 8-hour Sunday shift every 4 weeks (10:00 pm - 6:00 am)

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment safely in line with procedures and standards
• Deliver production activities to meet daily and weekly schedules and targets
• Perform quality checks and follow work instructions to ensure product specifications are met
• Monitor machines and processes, identifying and escalating issues promptly
• Support a positive team culture through communication, collaboration and continuous improvement
• About you
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety standards
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements
• Attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality products
• Clear communicator who works well in a team, shows reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is highly desirable
• Availability to work across the entire shift pattern
• 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.
• 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 .
• We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Benefits

Additional Information

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! Casual position starting ASAP Australian-owned FMCG business 8-hour and 12-hour rosters available Competitive hourly rate!

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