At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Production team and help create quality products in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company with a focus on quality of life.
- Benefits: Dynamic work culture, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to safety and wellbeing.
- Other info: Great career opportunities in a diverse and inclusive international environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Reliability, flexibility, and a strong focus on safety and quality are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 $ per year.
- Production Operator – 1X Full Time - Permanent
- POSITION SNAPSHOT
- Level 2 | Location: Smithtown
- POSITION SUMMARY
To support the Production team, we are seeking experienced Production Operators who are enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoy a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities are available in the below department
Fill & Pack
A DAY IN THE LIFE...
Reporting to the Line Manager, your responsibilities will include
- A focus on continuous improvement and structured problem solving
- Assist in achieving line standards associated with production runs and the standard conditions & routines associated with Safety & the 4M's (Man, Machine, Method, Material).
- Achieve a \"zero injury, defect, waste\" mind-set & promote behaviours that have a positive impact on Safety Health Environment & Quality.
- Participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) principles to build capability and improve your areas overall performance.
- Ensuring all work carried out adheres to quality, compliance, safety, reliability and cost requirements
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?
- Reliability and a high degree of flexibility including the ability to work shift work.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning with a strong focus on safety, quality and wellbeing
- Good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
- Ability to work with SAP and an understanding of SAP transactions
- Developed technical aptitude and physical capability for manual handling
- Commitment to GMP
- Possess a forklift licence
- Strong preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate a high attention to standards, and strong engagement in NCE / TPM principles.
- Applications close: 09th september 2026
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role
Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.
We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company.
We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future.
With more than CHF 91.4billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413factories in more than 85countries.
We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures.
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Production Operator in Gladstone employer: Nestlé
Nestlé is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference in safety and health across the Oceania Supply Chain network. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive salaries, and personalised development opportunities, Nestlé fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. The chance to influence safety practices and lead initiatives in a leading global FMCG company makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path.
