Production Support

Northside Fine Foods

Strathfield South, NSW 2136

Position: Production Support

$80,000 - $85,000 plus super

Permanent full time

About the company

Northside Fine Foods is an Importer, Wholesaler, Distributor and Process Packaging company specialising in high quality whole and sliced smallgoods, meats and cheeses which are sourced from premium local and overseas suppliers. We are fully food standard compliant with current Certification for HACCP, SQF, WQA accreditation and licenced by the NSW Food Authority.

Duties and responsibilities

• Requisitioning supplies from stock and sending orders to production departments and other firms

• Confirming completion of orders and compliance with details specified, signing tally sheets and attaching to checked items 

• Receiving and checking purchase requests against inventory records and stock on hand

• Examining orders and compiling data for production schedules 

• Checking inventories and preparing delivery schedules 

• Examining containers to ensure that they are filled and recording quantities 

• Establishing and coordinating the operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods 

• Obtaining supplies of products and assembling bags, package cartons 

• Packing containers and bags with products, and counting, weighing and measuring amounts and adjusting quantities 

• Wrapping protective material around products, sealing bags and containers, and attaching pre-printed labels 

• Recording information such as numbers, weight, times and dates

• Monitoring the filling of containers and adjusting machines to maintain volume and seal quality

• Checking the cleanliness and operation of machines, equipment and containers 

• Cleaning equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels and floors, and maintaining infestation control programs

• Moving products from production lines into storage and shipping areas 

• Packaging products 

• Decanting raw materials readying for production

• Preparation of products for slicing and cuttings 

• Slicing and cutting of food products

• Operating slicing and cutting machines to prepare the product for packaging as per requirement. 

• Dismantling machinery for cleaning and servicing regularly. 

• Complete pre-operation and post-operation checklists and ensure all standards are met. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum Certificate IV or equivalent

• Minimum two years of experience in a similar role desired

• Good communication skills

• The ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays

• Knowledge of OH&S

• Ability to work unsupervised, as a part of team and under pressure

If you believe you possess the skills and experience to join our dynamic team, please get in touch and apply!