At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate filling, packing, and automated palletising machines in a dynamic dairy environment.
- Company: Join Kyvalley Dairy Group, a proud family-owned business in Geelong.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and learning in a hands-on role.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry and contribute to fresh milk production.
- Qualifications: Experience in production or manufacturing; dairy experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Fresh Milk Processing Operator Day, Afternoon and Night shift
Kyvalley Dairy Group is a 100% family-owned business based in the Victorian town of Geelong.
It is a vertically integrated dairy business owning and managing Dairy, Feed and Fodder Farms, and the fresh milk manufacturing plant.
- For more information, please see our website www. kyvalleydairy. com. au
- The Position
We are seeking applicants to join us as Dairy Operators.
The role involves operating a variety of filling, packing, and automated palletising machines.
The facility operates on an 8 - 12 hour shift arrangement for both day and night shift, so we are seeking applicants who are available for a range of shifts.
Availability and willingness to work all days of the week including weekends.
Key Responsibilities for the Dairy Operators
- Setting up the machine as per the production plan.
- Safe operation of variety of machines and equipment, such as, Case packer, Robotic Palletiser, Milk Filler, Flavour Filler etc.
- Identify and report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
- Clear jams, fix manufacturing defects, and problem solve machine breakdowns.
- Confirm incoming materials are to specification.
- Confirm the finished product is manufactured within specification.
- Reading and recording batch information.
- General cleaning of the site and equipment.
- Depending on the day, you may also help with debagging, processing, case packer dispatch and other manufacturing duties.
What you will bring
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with Dairy experience highly regarded.
- Understanding of GMP and HACCP principles(advantageous)
- Operation of filling machines and related equipment.
- Great reading and writing skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
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Fresh Milk Processing Operator in Geelong employer: Ky Valley Dairy
Kyvalley Dairy Group is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Geelong, Victoria, offering a dynamic work culture that values teamwork and innovation. Employees benefit from flexible shift arrangements, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within the dairy industry. With a commitment to quality and safety, the company fosters an environment where staff can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the production process.
