Plant Production Operators (Casual)

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

The Role

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Plant Production Operators (Casual) to join our team at our Kingaroy site for our intake season which runs until approximately the end of June 2024.

Home to Bega Peanuts - Peanut Company of Australia (PCA), our site processes and markets high quality peanut products and are Australia’s leading supplier of peanuts to domestic and overseas customers.  

As a Production Operator you could be asked to work at any plant across the site; these could include Raw Plant operations, which covers intake of peanuts during harvest through shelling and packaging of raw peanuts, Blanching Plant operations where the raw peanuts undergo further processing either to be sold or moved into the Value Adding Plant operation where peanuts are roasted and processed for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient machinery operation across our manufacturing plant whilst ensuring Safety, Quality, and Food safety is always maintained

• Performing Repetitive Manual Handling Tasks

• General Cleaning and Supporting Maintenance Activities

• Safe Operations of Forklifts – Skilled Licenced Operator (desirable)

About you

• Experience in a similar role – previous food manufacturing experience (highly desirable)

• Motivated and great working attitude to meet peak demands

• Availability and flexible to suit team rosters across the Plant

• Reliable with transport available to attend work

• Ability to uphold Safety and quality requirements as a core value

• Ability to pass a “fit for work” assessment, including drug test

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

The Bega Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.  

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future! 
 

Life at Bega

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture.

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression.

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working.

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. 

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.