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Vacancy title:
Food Process Workers – Afternoon Shift
[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Fuse Recruitment
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026
Duty Station:
Smithfield | Melbourne VIC
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, April 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Our client specialises in the flavour and fragrance industry, located in Smithfield. We’re looking for reliable and motivated individuals to join their Liquids Production Team in a hands-on role that’s essential to the creation of the products that shape the taste and scent of everyday experiences.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Food Process workers to join a busy and well-established liquids and powders manufacturing facility in Smithfield working day shift. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with a strong background in food manufacturing who is confident working with powdered ingredients and automated machinery.
You’ll be part of a dedicated production team, completing machine operating and process work that is responsible for blending and batching raw powdered materials used in food and personal care products, including flavourings and fragrances.
For You:
- Long-term opportunity in a stable industry
- Supportive team environment
- Consistent day shift hours – no nights or weekends
- $39.39 p/hr on afternoon shift and working 2pm to 10pm
- Monday to Friday roles
- No daily confirmation needed from the agency!
- Temp to Perm after 6 months!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collect and prepare raw materials for production
- Operate vacuum lifters to load powdered ingredients into mixing machinery
- Follow batching sheets and recipes accurately
- Blend and mix ingredients using manual and automated systems
- Conduct salt testing and operate offline metal detectors
- Prepare and mix liquid and powder batches according to detailed formulations
- Operate pumps, mixers, machinery and other processing equipment
- Accurately weigh, measure, and handle raw materials
- Maintain clean and hygienic workstations following GMP standards
- Complete batch documentation and follow safety procedures
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets
- Perform manual handling tasks (up to 20kg)
- Pick, pack and prepare finished goods for dispatch
- Maintain strict hygiene, safety (WHS), and quality standards (GMP & HACCP)
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing or food processing
- Food production machinery operating experience
- Food Processing experience
- Strong batching and blending experience
- Able to understand batch cards and recipes
- Experience weighing and mixing raw materials
- Physically fit and capable of manual lifting (20kg+)
- Comfortable working with dry powdered ingredients and strong aromas
- Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and WHS protocols
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work autonomously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ready to take the next step?
If this position sounds like you then hit APPLY now, alternatively email Juvy on jbragais@fuserecruitment.com with your resume.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the manufacturing industry and actively source a variety of roles for a broad range of manufacturers. If you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
If this position sounds like you then hit APPLY now, alternatively with your resume.
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the manufacturing industry and actively source a variety of roles for a broad range of manufacturers. If you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Food Process Worker?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Where have you worked in food manufacturing in previous roles?
- Do you have batching and blending experience from previous roles?
- Do you have experience weighing and mixing raw food materials?
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