• Do you have experience working on an automated production line and are looking for a change or thinking about taking the plunge into the corporate animal health & pet food world?
• Are you looking for job security and a set roster?
• Do you live close by and want an easier commute to work? (Or do you know someone who does?)

We have the paw-some opportunity you've been looking for!

We are excited to welcome a new Packhall Machine Operator to the Real Pet Food team based in Dubbo.  Our Dubbo Site manufactures market leading dry pet food for popular brands such as Nature's Gift, Ivory Coat and Farmers Market. 

Day Shift / Mon-Fri 6:55am - 3:00pm

Award Rates

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Ensuring the correct amount of packaged product is packed into bags, inners and outers.
• Packaged products are sealed (nothing caught in seals when packed)
• Only good quality bags are packed.
• Keeping work areas clean at all times.
• Follow RPF Food Safety procedures and practices at all times.
• When machines are not running or when necessary, ensure enough packaging required is stocked in appropriate area to the line.
• Pack efficiently and effectively.
• Keep a vigilant eye out for any variance in product being packed or products used in packing – operator and supervisor of any suspected abnormality immediately.
• Maintain and improve quality, food safety and hygiene within area of responsibility and take corrective action in response to quality, food safety and hygiene non-compliance.
• Identify and raise risk management and WHS issues on an on-going basis in relation to area of responsibility to ensure that risks and WHS issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
• 100% adherence to quality and health & safety standards.

About you:

The right candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to work as part of a team and equally as well working independently.
• Great attention to quality and safety
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail, and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Able to perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple tasks.
• Mechanically minded and the ability to adapt this knowledge to the position

What we’re about

Welcome to RPF, where we believe in keeping it Real.

Since 1994, we have been Australia and New Zealand’s pioneers in fresher dog and cat nutrition. Our story is one of passion for a better way to care for pets, a belief in fresher nutrition, and an unwavering commitment to delivering this to pet parents and pets worldwide.

We're dedicated to fostering authentic partnerships, encouraging real ambition, and providing real career opportunities for our employees to make a difference.

Real means fresher ingredients and fresher methods. We'll never stop expanding, innovating, and trying new things. We compete in every pet category and channel, creating favourite brands such as Ivory Coat, Nature’s Gift, V.I.P. Petfoods, Love ‘Em, & Fussy Cat!

Since the establishment of RPF, we have grown to over 900 people across Australia and New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia and Europe.

With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career. 

RPF Benefits:

Working for our Pack provides you unique advantages including:

• Career development that is only as limited as your thinking
• Unlimited Access to our Digital Learning Platforms (UKG Learning, LinkedIn Learning)
• Pet Parents leave for those times when need to care for your fur-babies
• RPF Me Days - to celebrate each service anniversary you will get one day off all to yourself!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Employee Benefits through our valued partner Flare HR. This gives you access to perks from brands such as Adore Beauty, Hello Fresh, AIA Vitality and hundreds of discounts at a variety of retailers so there is something of value for everyone.
• Discounted pet food and products

What’s next?
If you're ready to unleash your potential and make a real difference in the booming pet industry, then we want to hear from you! You will be required to:

• Attend up to 2 interviews.

• Agree to completing a Pre-Employment Medical

• Agree to allowing RPF to contact up to two references.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity’s not a buzzword here, it’s in our DNA. Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better. That’s why we’re committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills. If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at: careers@realpetfoodco.com.au