Packing Operator

We’re seeking Packing Operators for ongoing roles with our client in grain milling and food production.

About the Role
As a Packing Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring all packing and mixing functions are carried out to meet production specifications. Your duties will include:

• Blending flour and filling bulk packing bins.
• Monitoring packing operations and equipment performance.
• Recording production data in SAP and ensuring accurate labeling and batch coding.
• Performing metal detection checks and CCP procedures.
• Cleaning equipment and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Communicating breakdowns and production issues to supervisors.
• Supporting shift handovers and contributing to a safe, efficient workplace.

You will begin on day shift for initial training and then transition into a rotating three-shift pattern (day, afternoon, and night shifts) to support continuous operations. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced grain milling environment where attention to detail, safety, and teamwork are key to success.

What We Offer

• Full training provided, including PPE and safety protocols.
• Work in a site designed to support efficient and high-standard operations.
• Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused team.

What We Seek

• Must have valid permanent working rights in Australia.
• Full-time availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Current drivers and forklift license are required.
• Certificate III or IV in Food Processing is desirable.
• Previous experience in food production or a similar environment.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety systems.
• Ability to operate machinery in a computer or PLC-controlled setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high accuracy.
• Commitment to safety and hygiene standards.
• Ideally suited to candidates living in or around Port Adelaide.

Why Join Us?
If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a high-performing operation in the grain milling industry.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.