Production Operator (Smithfield)

About Givaudan Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at We are currently recruiting for 3 Production Operator positions across our Day and Afternoon shifts. If you are an experienced operator who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Available Shifts Day Shift: 6:00am start Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm start Reporting to the Shift Supervisor or Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for manufacturing products safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. About the RoleIn this hands-on role, you will work across a variety of production processes and equipment to complete daily manufacturing batches in line with production schedules and company standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food, flavour, ingredient, or chemical manufacturing who enjoys working in a collaborative and safety-focused setting. Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture products safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with production instructions and quality standards
- Read and follow manufacturing instructions, formulas, and bill of materials
- Operate designated production equipment and machinery including blending, batching, mixing, packaging, filtering, heating, and compounding systems
- Load raw materials and intermediates into production equipment
- Complete production records accurately and maintain documentation standards
- Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving during production processes
- Perform in-process quality checks and identify/report deviations in line with procedures
- Prepare products for packaging and shipment
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment
- Work in compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, hygiene, environmental, and safety standards
- Participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- 3-4 years' experience in flavour, ingredient, food, or chemical manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
- A proactive and team-oriented attitude
- Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- Forklift operating experience or licence (preferred) Physical RequirementsThis role requires manual handling and physical activity, including:
- Lifting up to 25kg
- Pushing/pulling up to 35kg Important Information
- Applicants must have full working rights in Australia
- Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- We do not accept unsolicited candidate profiles from external recruitment agencies unless specifically requested If you are safety-focused, reliable, and ready to be part of a high-performing production team, apply now. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgy86