BLENDER/BATCH MAKER

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a meticulous Blender / Batch Maker to join our cutting-edge facility in South-East Melbourne. In this core manufacturing role, you will combine, blend and batch, ensuring precise recipe execution, strict HACCP compliance, and product quality and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bulk Recipe Batching: Prepare and execute precise batching per batch sheets and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ingredient Metering: Weigh, meter and blend raw material ingredients using semi-automated decanting and mixing vessels.
• In-Process Quality Checks: Conduct quality tests, pH, viscosity, temperature, and sensory evaluation before releasing batches.
• Clean-In-Place (CIP): Execute automated CIP sanitation cycles on decanting, pumping and mixing stations, transfer lines and holding tanks to strict hygiene standards.
• Traceability & Logs: Maintain accurate batch records and ingredient traceability logs in real time.
• Process Monitoring: Monitor agitators and chilled tanks to preserve blend texture, natural color, and product consistency.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Food/Beverage Processing: 2+ years of liquid batching, blending, or compounding experience in food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical plants.
• Recipe Formulation: Strong ability to interpret involved formulas, perform unit conversions, and operate automated batching systems.
• Sanitation Knowledge: Solid understanding of CIP systems, chemical handling safety, and food plant micro-hygiene.
• Quality Testing: Practical skills using refractometers, pH meters, and lab testing equipment.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to troubleshoot liquid transfer pumps, valves, flow meters, and automated mixing control panels.

QUALIFICATIONS, LICENCES & ENVIRONMENT

• Food Safety: Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene (e.g., HLTFSE001 / HACCP Level 2/3) ideally required.
• Qualifications: Certificate III in Food Processing or Food Science background highly regarded.
• Forklift Licence: LF Forklift licence advantageous for staging Intermediate Bulk Containers and drums.
• Physical Requirements: Fit and able to handle ingredient packs up to 20kg each in process areas.

Candidates meeting the above skills and requirements are encouraged to email their updated resume as soon as possible.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.