Production Operator - Nightshift

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter:

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Production Operator to join our Everyday Cheese Nightshift team at our Allansford site, on a full-time basis.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be part of a high-performing crew responsible for producing iconic Australian cheese in a fast-paced, automated environment. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement across our production lines.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor equipment in a highly automated Dairy Production facility
• Work as part of a close-knit team to meet nightly production targets
• Follow GMP, hygiene, and OHS procedures to maintain a food-grade environment
• Complete checklists, data entry, and record keeping accurately
• Check product for type and quality, segregating product that doesn’t meet standards
• Assist in the operation, dismantling, and reassembly of manufacturing equipment for production and cleaning
• Perform equipment and environmental cleaning duties, including scheduled Friday night cleans
• Report to the Nightshift Production Supervisor and collaborate with Work Area Coordinators

About you:

• Comfortable working from 10:00pm to 6:00am from Monday to Friday
• Mechanically minded with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving
• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, or working in Food Manufacturing
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Able to use initiative and attention to detail in completing documentation and troubleshooting
• A Forklift license will be highly regarded; however, for the right candidate we can support with training

We’ll support you with:

• The opportunity to work with iconic Australian cheese brands in a modern, automated facility
• Exposure to multiple aspects of our production environment to learn, develop, and grow in your own way
• Accrued RDOs, annual and personal leave, leave loading, and applicable shift penalties and allowances

To learn more about this vacancy, please click “Apply for this job” to submit your application.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must have full Australian working rights.

As a leading dairy processor in Australia, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a variety of products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Devondale, Liddells, CHEER, Mersey Valley and Tasmanian Heritage. Our people bring these popular brands to life, while servicing our farming communities and through our AG Warehouse network.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.