Nestle

Production Operator

Nestle
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeGympie • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness in a food manufacturing environment. Capable of training across various production lines and supporting team goals through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Food Manufacturing ExperienceForklift LicenceManual Handling SkillsHealth & Safety ComplianceQuality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Production Line Managers
  • Train across a variety of production lines
  • Fill and pack coffee products into jars, cans, soft packs and bulk formats
  • Work safely and follow all Health & Safety requirements
  • Complete quality checks and accurately record results
  • Monitor equipment and processes to identify and prevent potential stoppages
  • Follow standardised start-up, line operation and changeover procedures
  • Support the team to achieve daily production and site goals
  • Undertake manual handling activities, including stacking finished products
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness within the production area
  • Carry out other production duties as required to support the team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A positive, reliable and team-focused approach
  • Good computer skills and the confidence to learn new systems
  • The ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling
  • Availability to be flexible to work day and/or afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday
  • Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing, production or processing, although this is not essential
  • A current forklift licence or the ability to obtain one
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older to obtain the required forklift licence
  • Successful applicants must complete pre-employment medical checks
  • Successful applicants are subject to the Nestlé Gympie site's drug and alcohol testing policy

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive wages
  • Wellness Program
  • On-site Physiotherapist
  • Reward & Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Nestle shop for employees
  • Social Club and other employee benefits
  • Training and opportunities to develop your skills across our production operations

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Production Line OperationQuality ChecksEquipment MonitoringStandardised ProceduresManual Handling
Soft Skills
Team-Focused ApproachProblem-Solving SkillsReliabilityFlexibilityCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Computer Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Forklift Licence
Industry Keywords
Food ProcessingProductionHealth & SafetyQuality AssuranceHousekeeping