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As well as being the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter.\nThis role is accountable for complex process control, quality outcomes, across drying operations ensuring product quality, food safety, and production targets are consistently met.\nThe incumbent must be available on 12-hour shifts across days and nights a to support 24/7 factory operation (i.e. weekends, public holidays, etc).\nDay shift: 6AM to 6PM\n\nNight shift: 6PM to 6AM\n\nResponsibilities\nOperate and monitor drying equipment to ensure safe and efficient production\n\nManage process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, moisture levels) & respond to alarms, process deviations & equipment faults promptly.\n\nEnsure effective shift handovers, accurate reporting and record-keeping, timely escalation, and adherence to schedules\n\nPerform start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and cleaning (CIP) to required standards\n\nAdherence to Bega’s Safety, Environmental and Quality systems and procedures\n\nAbout you\nProven experience in operating industrial dryer processing equipment\n\nMechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills - fault finding and basic troubleshooting skills\n\nBasic computer skills (Microsoft Words, Excel, Outlook, etc)\n\nAttention to quality, safety, and details\n\nForklift license (good to have)\n\nBega Group Story\nBega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare 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.\nOur 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!\nLife at Bega Group\nCompany culture and our values are very important to us. 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