Who Are We?

The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Sugar Plant Operator to join our Production Services team at Northgate. In this hands-on operational role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently receiving, handling, processing and refining raw sugar into high-quality liquid sugar, ensuring our plant operates to the highest standards of food safety, quality and workplace health and safety at all times.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things right: following procedures, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a team that keeps production running smoothly and consistently.

Location: Northgate

Shift:  Monday to Friday rotating afternoon/night shift roster (6 weeks)

3 weeks AS – 3 weeks NS

What’s on Offer for you?

• A supportive team environment with on-the-job training provided.
• The opportunity to contribute to a well-established food and beverage manufacturing operation.
• A role where your accuracy and reliability directly impact product quality and safety.
• Potential OT opportunities
• Free parking on-site

Responsibilities:

• Receive, unload and store incoming raw sugar deliveries; operate conveyors, elevators and transfer systems; and maintain accurate stock and batch traceability records.
• Operate and monitor liquid sugar production equipment, including pumps, tanks, filters and heat exchangers, controlling feeding, dissolving and mixing processes to maintain Brix, temperature and flow rate within specification.
• Perform routine quality checks, collect samples for laboratory testing, and complete CIP operations and sanitation activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct equipment inspections, identify abnormalities, support maintenance activities, and follow isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures.
• Complete accurate production records, shift handovers and operational logs; work collaboratively with production, quality, warehouse and maintenance teams.
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, GMP and WHS requirements; identify and report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
  

Your Skills & Experience:

Required

• Forklift Licence — LF (Forklift Truck)
• Demonstrated forklift operating experience
• Basic understanding of Brix, temperature control and product specifications
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GMP requirements
• Strong attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping and good communication skills
• Genuine commitment to workplace health and safety

Desirable

• Front end loader experience
• Certificate II or III in Food Processing, Manufacturing or equivalent
• Prior experience in a food, beverage or manufacturing environment

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a strong team culture at Kraft Heinz Northgate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.