Production Operator Jobs in Australia

Reporting to the Shift Foreman, you will be involved in the monitoring and running of machines that turn recycled materials into paper ensuring efficiency and quality.

What You Will Do:

• Operate and monitor the paper machine and equipment to meet safety, quality and production targets
• Carry out regular maintenance and ensure machinery runs at peak performance
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• Solid experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude — trade or technical qualifications a big plus
• HNC Paper Technology highly regarded
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating roster (4 on, 4 of – 2 days, 2 nights)
• Forklift experience desirable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

We currently have 2 positions on rotation available.

1 x 12-month Fixed Term position

1 x Permanent position

What you’ll love when you join us:

You’ll be right in the thick of it — keeping the machines rolling, the paper flowing, and production running safely and smoothly every shift. In doing so you will enjoy:

• Work-life balance: Enjoy scheduled leave every 8 weeks
• Career growth: Access in-house training and develop your knowledge in the paper making industry
• Employee benefits: EAP, discounted health insurance and salary sacrifice options.

About Visy:

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

Our large portfolio of products and brands make retailer buying easy. To achieve this, we source white label products, develop our own brands and seek to represent leading brand partners who value an effective and efficient service channel to deliver category solutions for retailers.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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