Glass Batch & Furnace Operator - Full-Time with Training

Visy Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

On-the-job training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Visy Glass in Adelaide (West Croydon) is seeking a permanent full-time Batch & Furnace Operator (Shift Relief) to cover a rotating day, afternoon and night roster in the Batch & Furnace Department.

You will monitor furnace parameters, ensure quality batches, perform product quality checks, operate forklifts and assist with maintenance, with a structured pay progression from $36.34 to $49.53 per hour and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in Manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience in Batch & Furnace operations is highly regarded.
• Current Forklift Licence is advantageous.
• HR licence or Front-End Loader experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure raw material and cullet batches meet quality standards.
• Inspect finished product and perform quality control testing.
• Monitor and control furnace parameters (temperature, pressure, glass level).
• Respond to plant alarms to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Identify and report maintenance needs; assist with maintenance activities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Forklift Licence

Front-End Loader licence

HR Licence

Job description

Visy Glass in Adelaide (West Croydon) is seeking a permanent full-time Batch & Furnace Operator (Shift Relief) to cover a rotating day, afternoon and night roster in the Batch & Furnace Department.

You will monitor furnace parameters, ensure quality batches, perform product quality checks, operate forklifts and assist with maintenance, with a structured pay progression from $36.34 to $49.53 per hour and opportunities for overtime.