Senior Production Operator

Fuse Recruitment

  • Laverton North, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Join a hands-on, production environment where you'll play a key role in daily manufacturing operations. This is a senior production operator role that supports the Production Supervisor in maintaining workflow, promoting safety, and keeping production targets on track.While this isn't a formal leadership or supervisor position, it does provide the opportunity to step up and support the Supervisor when required, making it ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career without taking on full leadership responsibility just yet.This is a physically demanding role with heavy lifting and labour-intensive tasks, ideal for someone who enjoys practical, fast-paced work and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently.Key Benefits
  • 4-day work week
  • $300 annual wellbeing benefit
  • Stable full-time role with a supportive production team
  • Opportunity to support team leadership without formal responsibility
  • Potential to step into the Supervisor role during periods of leave
  • Gain exposure to continuous improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform general production duties including manual handling and heavy lifting
  • Operate machinery and equipment including blending, mixing, and packaging
  • Support the Supervisor with coordination of shift tasks and priorities
  • Maintain accurate batch records, logs, and inventory tracking
  • Assist in troubleshooting issues on the floor and escalate where needed
  • Uphold and promote safety, quality, and compliance standards (HACCP, GMP, OH&S)
  • Participate in toolbox talks and team discussions
Key Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in a food or manufacturing environment
  • Comfortable with labour-intensive work and heavy lifting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes
  • Forklift licence preferred
  • A proactive team player with solid communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a focus on safety and quality
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g. AX)
Bonus (Not Essential):
  • Certificate III/IV in Process Manufacturing or similar
  • Exposure to LEAN manufacturing or CI processes
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Or, if you have any questions please contact Caitlin Wilcox from Fuse Recruitment on cwilcox@fuserecruitment.com. If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role! #ChooseFuse

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