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Production Operator - School Leavers Welcome!

Premium branded ASX and NZX-listed dairy nutritional company
On-site
New South Wales, Australia
Mining

General information

Job Title
Production Operator - School Leavers Welcome!
Location
Australia - New South Wales
Date Published
Friday, January 16, 2026
Ref #
355
Work Type
Permanent
Business Unit
Production

Short Summary

We welcome school leavers, gap year students and early career starters  |  No experience? No problem - we will train you!  | Start your career in 2026 at a growing global FMCG company.

Position Description

  • Location: Smeaton Grange, NSW | Growing Global FMCG Company
  • Train on the job in an inclusive and supportive environment
  • Shifts: Week-on / Week-off rotation (Day & Afternoon) No night shifts. No Sunday work. 


Our Story

At The a2 Milk Company, we do dairy differently. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading milk brands built on science, purpose and innovation. Our a2 Milk® contains only the A2 beta-casein protein, making it easier for more people to enjoy dairy.  As a growing global business, we’re passionate about developing people early in their careers and creating safe, inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs.


The Opportunity

Are you taking a gap year, recently finished school, or looking to gain real-world experience before your next step?

This is a hands-on opportunity to join a high-performing production team where you’ll learn how a global dairy business operates from milk intake to packaging all while working alongside experienced operators, leaders and technical specialists.

No previous dairy experience? No problem. We’ll train you.

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

  • Learning how milk products are made in a modern dairy facility
  • Working with friendly, experienced operators who support your development
  • Rotating between day and afternoon shifts (week on / week off) with15% loading on afternoon shifts
  • Supporting daily production operations in a modern dairy environment
  • Learning how high-quality milk products are made, packed and distributed
  • Working safely and collaboratively as part of a supportive team
  • Gaining exposure to food manufacturing, quality standards and teamwork
  • Building practical skills, you can take into future study or career pathways

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Recent school leavers or early career starters
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Reliability, teamwork and a strong safety mindset
  • Comfort working on rotating day/afternoon shifts
  • No experience needed - just enthusiasm and commitment

 

Why Join a2 Milk?

  • Permanent role with stability and security
  • No night shifts and no Sunday work
  • Supportive, inclusive team culture
  • On-the-job training and real career pathway
  • Work for a purpose-led, global brand that values people

 

Start Your Career Doing Dairy Differently

If you’re ready to take your first step into the workforce and want to learn from the best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your career with The a2 Milk Company. 

Must have permanent working rights in Australia 


 


Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page

Location: Smeaton Grange, NSW | Growing Global FMCG Company

Train on the job in an inclusive and supportive environment

Shifts: Week-on / Week-off rotation (Day & Afternoon) No night shifts. No Sunday work. 



Our Story


At The a2 Milk Company, we do dairy differently. We’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading milk brands built on science, purpose and innovation. Our a2 Milk® contains only the A2 beta-casein protein, making it easier for more people to enjoy dairy.  As a growing global business, we’re passionate about developing people early in their careers and creating safe, inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs.


 


The Opportunity


Are you taking a gap year, recently finished school, or looking to gain real-world experience before your next step?


This is a hands-on opportunity to join a high-performing production team where you’ll learn how a global dairy business operates from milk intake to packaging all while working alongside experienced operators, leaders and technical specialists.


No previous dairy experience? No problem. We’ll train you.


 


What You’ll Be Doing 


Learning how milk products are made in a modern dairy facility

Working with friendly, experienced operators who support your development

Rotating between day and afternoon shifts (week on / week off) with15% loading on afternoon shifts

Supporting daily production operations in a modern dairy environment

Learning how high-quality milk products are made, packed and distributed

Working safely and collaboratively as part of a supportive team

Gaining exposure to food manufacturing, quality standards and teamwork

Building practical skills you can take into future study or career pathways

 


What We’re Looking For


Recent school leavers or early career starters

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Reliability, teamwork and a strong safety mindset

Comfort working on rotating day/afternoon shifts

No experience needed - just enthusiasm and commitment

 


Why Join a2 Milk?


Permanent role with stability and security

No night shifts and no Sunday work

Supportive, inclusive team culture

On-the-job training and real career pathway

Work for a purpose-led, global brand that values people

 


Start Your Career Doing Dairy Differently

If you’re ready to take your first step into the workforce and want to learn from the best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your career with The a2 Milk Company. 

Must have permanent working rights in Australia 


Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page