Afternoon Packaging Machine Operator – Food Manufacturing

Primo Smallgoods; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Primo Smallgoods is seeking a Machine Operator for the Packaging Department afternoon shift. The role is a permanent, full-time position with on-the-job training to become proficient across required machinery and processes.

You will operate, set up, and monitor packaging equipment, ensuring quality, safety and production standards while collaborating with the production team to meet targets and maintain hygiene and safety in the workspace.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in food manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience operating production equipment.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and complete written documentation.
• Availability for afternoon shift.
• Willingness to complete training and competency assessments as part of role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor production and packaging machinery
• Complete machine changeovers and basic adjustments
• Identify and respond to machine faults
• Maintain compliance with product quality and food safety standards
• Complete required production and quality documentation
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
• Work with the Smallgoods Pack team to meet production targets
• Maintain work area according to hygiene and safety requirements

Skills

Machine operating experience

Procedural discipline

Afternoon shift availability

Education

Food handling certification

Job description

Primo Smallgoods is seeking a Machine Operator for the Packaging Department afternoon shift. The role is a permanent, full-time position with on-the-job training to become proficient across required machinery and processes.

You will operate, set up, and monitor packaging equipment, ensuring quality, safety and production standards while collaborating with the production team to meet targets and maintain hygiene and safety in the workspace.