About The Role:
We are currently seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Food Production / Industrial Cleaner (Hygiene Operator), to join the Priestley’s family, ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of the production environment by performing industrial cleaning duties. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of food safety and sanitation, helping us provide safe, high-quality products to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring you follow all safety and hygiene protocols are met, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all food safety regulations (such as HACCP and FDA guidelines).
- Clean and maintain industrial machinery, ensuring proper function and sanitation standards are met.
- Use appropriate disinfectants to ensure all surfaces are free of harmful bacteria and contaminants, preventing cross-contamination.
- Cleaning and sanitising machine parts, mobile tanks, hoses and trolleys etc.
- Document cleaning activities, inspections, and any issues found during cleaning.
- Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
Why Join Us?
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a newly upgraded, modern production environment with free onsite parking And EV Charging stations.
- Great Team: Join a supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to excellence.
- Work life balance: Monday-Friday schedule, 8 hours per day.
- Pay and benefits: Receive a salary that reflects your experience, discounted products and discounted gym membership, plus more.
Best of All - Free Cake!
About You:
- Previous experience in industrial or food manufacturing cleaning (preferred).
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced with demonstrated experience working within a FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Chemical and manual handling certificates (highly advantageous).
- Strong organisational, time management, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.
- Physically fit (with the ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment).
About Us:
At Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, the passion we have for food is at the heart of who we are. Proudly Australian owned and operated family business, founded in 1996, we have grown from humble beginnings, into a leading Australia-wide national sweet and savoury food supplier.
While Priestley’s is proud of its history as a pioneer in its industry, the business is firmly focused on the future and committed to remaining at the forefront of consumer and industry trends, proven by our move to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in January 2024. The move hasn't just increased production capacity, but enhanced an already enviable ability to innovate and create when it comes to new product development, which means our team is growing.
How To Apply:
If you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of our vibrant team, we’d love to hear from you! Please include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
Priestley's Gourmet Delights is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those for a pre-screen interview will be contacted.
(We kindly request recruitment agencies avoid making any unsolicited contact with our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers across our business. Priestley's Gourmet Delights is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.47 – $28.13 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Application Question(s):
- What best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Food Production Cleaner?
Work Location: In person
