Processing Assistant (Food Industry)

Mandez Food Systems located in Narangba/Burpengary Qld is seeking a person to join our team. We are offering a Full time role (6 month probation) working 4 x 10 hour days Tuesday to Friday 6am-4pm. The successful person will require a high attention to detail, ability to accurately record data, capacity for frequent manual lifting/handling and a current forklift license.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will have a varied role which includes, operating machinery, down packing dry ingredients, batching, stock rotation and paper work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the production team including: batching, mixing, blending and packing to required weights (up to 25kgs).

• Down pack from bulk stock to required sizes, palletise completed products ready to ship.

• Inspect items for damage and use-by dates prior to dispatch to ensure quality of service.

• Unpack and receipt incoming stock and credits and store appropriately in accordance with company processes

• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.

• Stock control including rotation of stock liaising with Supervisor.

• Prioritise tasks by working closely with supervisor.

• Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves and work area neat.

• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.

• Any other miscellaneous duties as required.

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Forklift License is a requirement for this role

• Previous Experience in similar role – Food Ingredients or Additives will be well regarded together with an understanding of HACCP based Food Safety Protocols.

• Minimum 6 months experience in food industry or similar processing environment is required.

• Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.

• Accurate attention to detail, calculating and checking others work.

• Ability to accurately record data and understand instructions.

• Must be physically fit - able to lift up to 25kgs continuously -required

TRAINING

• On-going In house and online training will be provided