Established in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by fourth generation Haigh’s family, we employ over 900 people across 22 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh’s prides itself on being a chocolate ‘bean to bar’ specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh’s roast their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate. Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh’s creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious. To support continued business growth and increased production volumes, we’re recruiting full-time Manufacturing Operators to join our Parkside team. Positions are available on both day shift (6:00 am – 2:15 pm) and afternoon shift (2:00 pm – 10:15 pm), working Monday to Friday. Roles at our Salisbury South site will be advertised later in the year. We have a range of opportunities available across our manufacturing operations, including Enrobing (machine operation). We’re ideally looking for experienced food process line operators, confectioners, bakers, cake decorators, chocolate makers, and welcome those with backgrounds in cooking, patisserie, or any food manufacturing environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Previous experience in food manufacturing (highly regarded) Current forklift license (highly regarded) Experience operating food production machinery Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) A genuine passion for producing high-quality products Initiative and a professional approach to problem-solving Accurate and consistent use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) A strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) policies and standards The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Excellent food handling skills, with a focus on maintaining strict hygiene standards Strong availability Monday through to Friday What’s in it for you? A competitive hourly rate Generous employee discount Be part of a great team with a fun, collaborative and respectful culture Opportunities to apply for full-time roles within the business Access to our rewards program offering great discounts to various providers, including travel, retail, grocery and F&B outlets Access to our well-being program, which includes annual flu vaccinations, health checks and counselling support Lots of chocolate Inclusion matters at Haigh’s. We believe that valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences helps create a workplace free from bias and prejudice. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and beyond, to ensure a barrier-free and supportive experience for all. Recruitment agencies will be engaged only when necessary. We kindly ask that you do not contact us or submit candidates unless requested by the People & Culture Team.
