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Graduate Entry Level Role - Manufacturing and Food & Beverage Industry

Are you passionate about the manufacturing and food & beverage industries and ready to kick-start your career? Join a team at a well-established Australian company with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our client is part of a global organisation dedicated to distributing high-quality products worldwide, boasting a rich heritage in product manufacturing.

With a strong global presence, this company distributes acclaimed Australian brands to international markets through exports. Committed to excellence, they prioritise operational efficiency and customer convenience, ensuring seamless alignment with the needs of valued clients.

The Role (Morning Shift starting at 6am – 2pm OR an Afternoon Shift of 2pm to 10pm)

Are you driven by ambition, self-motivation, and a desire to progress within a successful company? Join a busy, fast-paced team and contribute to an organisation recognised for delivering exceptional products on a global scale. In this role, you will play a key part in safely and efficiently operating and maintaining production equipment to uphold high standards of product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of regulatory, company, and quality systems, including completion of operating logs, testing, and recording.
• Operate production equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
• Record equipment checks and report malfunctions promptly.
• Minimise wastage of products, packaging, process inputs, time, and chemicals, and report any excessive wastage to the site manager.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous operation.
• Achieve specified production schedules, documenting any deviations and providing reasons for variations.
• Ensure that all start-up and production changeovers adhere to verbal and written procedures.
• Notify and report any unusual issues that could potentially disrupt the operation's efficiency.

To be successful in this role, You will have

• A completed TAFE course or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Basic experience in a manufacturing, processing, or production environment (including through internships or work placements).
• Proficiency in reading and understanding technical documents and instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Readiness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Capacity to work autonomously while maintaining consistent collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong focus on detail with basic fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in using hazard and incident reporting systems (advantageous but not essential).
• Desire to grow into a leadership capacity.
• Full Australian working rights are essential.

Why Join?

• Gain hands-on experience in a well-established company with a global presence.
• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Start your career in the manufacturing and food & beverage industries with a company committed to excellence and innovation. Apply today and be part of our journey to deliver exceptional products worldwide.