Glass Plant Operator | Laverton

Alex Fraser Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alex Fraser Group is seeking a Glass Recycling Plant Operator in Laverton, VIC to safely operate and monitor the glass recycling plant. This full-time role involves learning to run the plant with on‑the‑job training, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met in a heavy industrial setting.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, hands-on and safety-focused, with a forklift LF license and a willingness to undertake site-specific training.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Willing to learn and take direction.
• Hands-on and mechanically minded.
• Safety-focused with strong commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor the glass recycling plant and associated equipment.
• Learn and progressively take responsibility for running the plant.
• Monitor plant performance, production and product quality.
• Carry out daily plant inspections and operational checks.
• Identify blockages, faults and equipment issues and report them promptly.
• Assist with routine plant maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping.
• Operate a Bobcat and other mobile plant as required.
• Keep the plant and surrounding work areas clean, safe and organised.
• Follow all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
• Work closely with the production and maintenance teams.
• Complete training and develop the skills required to independently run the plant.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Willing to learn

Reliability

Tools

Bobcat operation

Job description

Location: Alex Fraser - Laverton, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time

Glass Recycling Plant Operator

Location: Alex Fraser - Laverton, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Alex Fraser is looking for a reliable, motivated and hands-on Glass Recycling Plant Operator to join our team at our Laverton facility.

The successful applicant will be responsible for safely operating, monitoring and maintaining the glass recycling plant, ensuring efficient production and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and develop their skills. Full training will be provided on how to safely operate and run the glass recycling plant.

Experience in recycling, crushing, quarrying or material processing is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor the glass recycling plant and associated equipment.

• Learn and progressively take responsibility for running the plant.

• Monitor plant performance, production and product quality.

• Carry out daily plant inspections and operational checks.

• Identify blockages, faults and equipment issues and report them promptly.

• Assist with routine plant maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping.

• Operate a Bobcat and other mobile plant as required.

• Keep the plant and surrounding work areas clean, safe and organised.

• Follow all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.

• Report hazards, incidents, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

• Work closely with the production and maintenance teams.

• Complete training and develop the skills required to independently run the plant.

About You

The successful applicant will be:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

• Willing to learn and take direction.

• Hands-on and mechanically minded.

• Safety-focused with a strong commitment to safe work practices.

• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Physically capable of performing general plant and housekeeping duties.

• Positive, practical and willing to get involved.

Essential Requirements

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) - essential.

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

• Reliable transport to and from the Laverton site.

• Willingness to undertake training and site-specific competencies.

Experience & Qualifications - Highly Regarded

• Recycling industry experience.

• Crushing or quarrying experience.

• Experience operating fixed plant or material processing equipment.

• Experience with conveyors, screens, crushers or similar equipment.

• Bobcat experience.

• Mobile plant experience.

• Basic mechanical or maintenance experience.

Training Provided

Full on-the-job training will be provided to teach the successful applicant how to operate, monitor and maintain the glass recycling plant.

The right attitude, reliability, safety awareness and willingness to learn are important qualities for this role.

What We Offer

• Full-time position at our Laverton facility.

• Comprehensive on-the-job training.

• Opportunity to develop specialised recycling plant operating skills.

• Supportive and experienced team environment.

• Opportunity to develop plant operation and maintenance skills.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and suitability.