Extruder Operator / Factory Hand

Polvin Compounds PTY; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Polvin Compounds PTY on the Sunshine Coast region operates a mixer line feeding an extruder with a 12-hour shift cycle, alternating days and nights on a 4-week rotation. You will handle 25kg bags, work in a 4-person crew, and ensure machines start Monday and stop Friday at 6 AM.

Applicants need reliable transport, the ability to lift 25kg bags, and a willingness to learn forklift operation. Regular attendance is essential for smooth operation across Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transport.
• Must be able to lift 25kg bags.
• Must know or be willing to learn how to operate a forklift.
• Reliable attendance required due to continuous machine operation Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Operate the mixer line feeding the extruder.
• Lift 25kg bags as part of regular duties.
• Work as part of a 4-person crew.
• Ensure reliable attendance, as machines are started Monday and shutdown Friday at 6 AM.

Skills

Reliability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Operating a mixer line that feeds an extruder. The work involves a 12 hour shift cycle of filling a system and waiting for it to process, with approximately 7 hours of active work per shift. You will work rotating dayshift and nightshift on a 4-week rotation. Dayshift runs Monday 8:30 AM to 6 PM, then 6 AM to 6 PM Tuesday to Thursday. Nightshift runs 6 PM to 6 AM Monday to Thursday. You will not work Fridays unless busy and optional, and never work Saturday or Sunday. Annual leave is paid out over the Christmas break (typically 3 weeks shutdown) and around Easter.

Key responsibilities

Operate the mixer line feeding the extruder

Lift 25kg bags as part of regular duties

Work as part of a 4-person crew

Ensure reliable attendance, as machines are started Monday and shutdown Friday at 6 AM

About you

Must have reliable transport

Must be able to lift 25kg bags

Must know or be willing to learn how to operate a forklift

Reliable attendance required due to continuous machine operation Monday to Friday