Jobs in Hay Point

About the Business

Sugar Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Packing Operator who ideally has some manufacturing and / or plant experience as well as great organisational skills to join our Mackay Port Packing facility.

Backed by a strong manufacturing and supply chain capability, we aim to deliver everyday excellence to our customers across Australia and throughout the Asian region. We are proud to be the owners of the CSR Sugar brand that has been a part of Australian households for generations.

Work for an iconic and reputable Australian food manufacturer in a permanent full time role based at our Sugar Australia operations in Mackay Port Packing facility. In this role you will be provided opportunity to develop your line management style and to grow in your areas of responsibility.

Job Vacancy

An exciting opportunity exists for a Packing Operator to join our Production team at Mackay Port, reporting directly to Production Manager.

You will be part of a team and ensuring customer requirements and OH&S objectives are met.

Responsibilities of this role include :

• Operate packaging and bagging machines.
• Undertake Warehouse and knowledge of Despatch duties.
• Provide maintenance support for packaging and palletising equipment within their trade skills.
• Perform ship loading duties including connection, disconnection, and Citec control loading.
• Troubleshoot and repair machine and equipment faults according to trade qualification.

The person we seek will have experience in a similar industrial role, preferably in the sugar industry, a good knowledge of machinery and computer systems. You will have strong inter-personal skills; a passion for OH&S and a demonstrated ability make effective decisions.

The position is scheduled on a roster on 12 hours shifts through a rotating roster. Overtime availability is also often available. This position could lead to further roles in the operations team for the right person.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will possess :

Qualifications

Experience

The candidate will have strong technical skills as well as, excellent interpersonal skills, planning and organisational skills. They will be a self- starter who is passionate about best practice and working part of a team. They will have a curiosity to learn and develop their career.

In Return

You will join a collaborative and innovative team who are passionate about delivering everyday excellence to our customers across Australia. Sugar Australia continue to grow our safety culture and strive to build a culture that engages and inspires our people every day.

You will be a key part of a dynamic site production team and a valuable contributor to a global company that is one of the FMCG market leaders. At Sugar Australia, we recognise our people as a key part of our business and career progression within the business is encouraged and supported.

How to apply

Sound like you? This is a role for a flexible, adaptable and tenacious person that has the ability to work with our Mackay Port site.

Confidential applications should be submitted online by hitting the "Apply now!" button below.