Casual Production Operator

Kickstart Your Career with Kraft Heinz!

We’re seeking Casual Production Operators to support safe, efficient production at our Echuca manufacturing site. This is a hands-on, rostered role where your day-to-day tasks will vary based on operational needs, your training and competency sign-off, and the area you’re working in (e.g., processing, manual handling, materials handling, cleaning, labelling and inspection).

Shift work is a requirement for this position, including 12-hour day or night shifts.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include:

• Operate & monitor equipment as trained; report issues to the Team Leader/Line Leader

• Keep the line supplied with packaging/consumables (e.g., pouches, lids, labels)

• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, environmental and hygiene requirements, including SOPs, permits, site rules and PPE

• Participate in required site communications (pre-start checks, toolbox talks, etc.)

• Pack, re-pack, assemble and palletise products as needed

• Complete basic quality checks (e.g., visual, pack/label checks) and confirm product presentation

• Accurately record required information (paper and/or electronic), including checks, counts, downtime reasons and quality outcomes

• Move materials/finished goods using pallet jacks/trolleys or powered equipment (e.g., forklift)

• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping, including rostered cleaning to schedules/procedures

• Support other teams as needed to meet production priorities

About you:

• Current Forklift Licence

• Commitment to food safety and personal safety/hygiene practices

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and interpret measurements and data

• Mechanical aptitude

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry (training will be provided)

• Experience using fixed plant machinery and forklifts

• Commitment to continuous improvement practices

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our job advertisements early.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.