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’re Looking For:

• Working Rights: Must have valid working rights in Australia.
• Location: Ideally suited to candidates living in or around Port Adelaide.
• Availability: Full-time availability for rotating shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Licensing: Current forklift license is required.
• Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Food Processing is desirable.
• Experience: Proven background in food production or similar environments, familiarity with HACCP and food safety systems, and experience operating machinery in computer/PLC-controlled settings.
• Skills: Strong communication and teamwork, ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, and commitment to safety and hygiene standards.

 
What We Offer:

• Competitive Rates:  Rates starting at $32.92 p/h + relevant penalties
• Comprehensive Training:  Full training provided, including PPE and safety protocols.
• Well-Equipped Facility:  Work in a site designed to support efficient and high-standard operations.
• Supportive Team Environment:  Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused team.

 
How to apply:
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. A consultant will contact you shortly after receiving your application. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Chandler Macleod is partnering with candidates and clients alike to unleash their full potential. Successfully working with Industrial leading operations throughout Australia, the team at Chandler Macleod is actively sourcing and placing candidates in the right roles using our 'Best Fit Methods'.

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.