SprayDryerOperator

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us! * Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for upskilling and career progression * Be part of a leading Australian dairy manufacturer * Work with advanced drying technology & modern facility * Attractive hourly rate + shift loading **The Role** Our Tatura site is an icon in the region, well known around the world for its quality dairy products. As well as being the country’s largest producer of cream cheese, it also produces infant formula, nutritional lactoferrin, various milk powders, plus our famous single serve butter. This role is accountable for complex process control, quality outcomes, across drying operations ensuring product quality, food safety, and production targets are consistently met. The incumbent must be available on 12-hour shifts across days and nights a to support 24/7 factory operation (i.e. weekends, public holidays, etc). * Day shift: 6AM to 6PM * Night shift: 6PM to 6AM **Responsibilities** * Operate and monitor drying equipment to ensure safe and efficient production * Manage process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, moisture levels) & respond to alarms, process deviations & equipment faults promptly. * Ensure effective shift handovers, accurate reporting and record‑keeping, timely escalation, and adherence to schedules * Perform start‑ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and cleaning (CIP) to required standards * Adherence to Bega’s Safety, Environmental and Quality systems and procedures **About you** * Proven experience in operating industrial dryer processing equipment * Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills – fault finding and basic troubleshooting skills * Basic computer skills (Microsoft Words, Excel, Outlook, etc) * Attention to quality, safety, and details * Forklift license (good to have) **Bega Group Story** Bega Group is