Join one of the largest beverage companies in Australia

Be part of a high performing team that also know how to have fun

Great on-site culture

Your Impact

As a Syrup Room Operator with Asahi Beverages at our Huntingwood facility, you will work with a wider team to help create and deliver beverages that our consumers know and love. You will embark on a journey of learning and as your skillset increases your role will advance.

Key responsibilities

We are currently looking to fill a role within our team. Some of the duties and tasks that you may be performing will include but won’t be limited to:

• Batching of our products (syrups) in a timely, efficient manner and right first time, to ensure that product is ready when required by the production lines
• Accurate and timely interpretation of recipes and translating this into product by the weighing, measurement, calculation and combination of raw materials
• Ensuring that there are no product losses by following in place processes and guidelines
• Performing quality control testing on ingredients and samples and data entry
• Monitor and control raw material usage and handling with the aim of minimising ingredient losses and timely backflushing of raw materials in SAP
• Ensure syrup room operation is always GMP compliant
• General cleaning of areas, tools, machinery, utensils – disposal of waste
• Communicating with co-workers and management verbally & by telephone or e-mail
• Monitoring plant performance, trends and discrepancy using SCADA.
•  Troubleshooting issues as they arise and reporting anything out of the ordinary
• Maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues including the use of correct PPE always
• Actively participating in Asahi Way programs, meetings and activities

About You

At Asahi Beverages we pride ourselves on hiring the right people, not only for the role, but for our organisation. You will not be intimidated by the unknown, instead you thrive off learning. We love investing in the right people, so if you display the below, we’d love to hear from you.

Your experience/qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a GMP compliant facility
• A current forklift licence
• A background in manufacturing or machine operation
• Previous experience with continuous improvement and working to operational targets
• Experience working in the beverage industry will be highly regarded
• SAP and SCADA experience highly regarded (we can train you, but you need to be computer savvy)

Your skills/attributes:

• A passion for safety, ensuring that not only yourself but that your entire team is operating in a safe manner and following processes to a tee
• An ability to make decisions and solve problems on the fly
• You display passion, have a drive to learn and excel, and you possess a positive attitude
• You have sound mathematical/analytical skills, you will be working with numbers
• You can speak, write and communicate effectively and develop SOPs and work instructions
• An ability to juggle numerous responsibilities at any given time without sacrificing quality
• An ability to work on repetitive tasks maintaining a high level of accuracy and focus
• You love working with people and teams at all levels
• You are comfortable working with computers and are proficient with Microsoft products (excel, word, outlook)

You must also be able to work across a 24/7 rotating roster and be flexible to adjust shifts patterns as per business requirements

But Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.