Bird Treat Maker - Leading Hand for Busy Manufacturing Facility Toowoomba Location: Harristown, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD
Type: Full time
At Lovitts Group, we are a rapidly growing business, manufacturing and supplying high-quality pet treats. We are a tight-knit team with passion, an innovative product range, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.
Due to growing customer demand, we are looking to expand our team with the following opportunity available:
Leading Hand - Bird Treat Maker Must be able to work day shifts, afternoon shifts, and some weekends.
About the Role We are looking for an experienced Leading Hand. Aspects of the role include:
Responsible for the team completing key steps of the production process within assigned stations. Overseeing site cleaning and general housekeeping duties to reduce waste and potential safety hazards. Manual handling as required. Flexibility to cover shift work (plus overtime available on weekends). Weekend overtime available (plus allowances for afternoon and night shifts). Benefits and Perks Terms and conditions are above Award; Up to 38 hours per week M-F, plus weekend overtime available. Great team environment with many long-term employees who take pride in what they do.
Skills and Experience You will have a great work attitude, be skilled at managing your time, and be highly reliable. Forklift license and experience are essential. You must also be committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety and working in a team environment. As an experienced Leading Hand, you will have proven, confident, well-rounded experience in the following:
Strong background in FMCG food manufacturing environment. Experience in GMP principles. Commitment & adherence to WHS compliance standards in a manufacturing/production environment. Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures, to set up, operate, and clean mechanical equipment. Understand process control with particular emphasis on quality, reduction of waste, and maximizing output. Skill to perform basic problem solving and diagnosis of machine issues and work with maintenance team for resolution of non-routine issues. Ability to work autonomously and establish priorities and plan work. Proactive approach to continuous improvements. Effective communication to liaise with Production team members as well as Management. As a Leading Hand, it is expected you will have experience in all of the above as well as proven leadership experience.
Commencing on day shift with full training provided, with the intent to transition quickly to afternoon shift, Monday to Friday. Career progression opportunities are available for the right candidate.
If this is you, then please apply now.
Your application will include the following questions:
Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)? How many years' experience do you have as a Leading Hand? Do you have customer service experience? Which of the following forklift licenses do you have? How many years' experience do you have in the FMCG manufacturing industry? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? We pay competitively based on experience, with overtime opportunities available.
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