Factory Cleaner

About the Role
Primo Foods are currently seeking experienced hygiene operatives to join our business on a full-time basis in Wacol, Brisbane. We are looking for people to join our team in an entry level hygiene operative position with career progression available for the right candidates.

As a hygiene operator you will be responsible for ensuring that the standards of hygiene and cleanliness are achieved daily before production start-up, whilst ensuring safe work practices are adhered to when using industrial cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Clean and sanitise production equipment, machine parts, tubs, trolleys, bins, and associated tools in accordance with site hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Inspect all cleaned equipment to ensure it meets hygiene standards and is ready for production use.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised Gear Room and equipment storage areas at all times.
• Monitor and prepare cleaning chemicals, ensuring correct concentrations are used and all chemicals are handled safely.
• Conduct pre-operational hygiene inspections and identify any equipment or areas that do not meet cleanliness requirements.
• Ensure all equipment, utensils, gear, and cleaning areas comply with site hygiene, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Complete cleaning records, sanitation documentation, and inventory checks accurately and within required timeframes.
• Report damaged equipment, missing PPE, hygiene concerns, and maintenance issues promptly.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment availability and compliance standards are achieved.

About you:

• Available to work Monday to Friday (afternoon and night shifts) 
• Experience within manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred
• Be able to work with raw meat, specifically Pork products
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible, motivated and keen to learn
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

Why work for Primo?

• Lifestyle roster – Limited weekend work
• Full time permanent employment
• Feed your Family - Discounted quality meat products, purchased from the Primo Butcher
• On the job training
• Progression and potential to increase your hourly rate
• All hygiene waterproof uniforms and PPE provided
• A collaborative and encouraging work environment
• Opportunity to progress through the many career pathways available to you
• Be an active part of the community

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you.