Job Change Operator

Orora; Kingsford; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging manufacturer is seeking Job Change Operators to optimize performance in their glass production facility. Successful candidates will have experience in glass manufacturing and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. This role includes responsibilities in both Hot End and Cold End processes, ensuring quality standards and effective teamwork. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Women in Leadership Programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a glass manufacturing role.
• Ability to work in a hot and noisy environment.
• Strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Optimise job change performance in Hot End, Cold End and Quality Assurance.
• Fix defects and ensure high performance on lines.
• Assist in writing and updating SOP's.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

At Orora, we believe packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of what's inside.

Orora Beverage provides market-leading sustainable packaging solutions for the beverage industry. We specialise in glass bottles, aluminium cans and closures, with manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Our glass manufacturing plant near Gawler, South Australia is a significant user of recycled glass, called cullet, in Australia. Sustainability is our promise to the future. It's integral to our business, and it's how we're evolving in a way that's even better for our communities, for the environment and for future generations.

The Role

Reporting to the Forming Service Manager, the Job Change Operators will optimise the Job Change performance by performing tasks in the Hot End, Cold End and Quality Assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Participating in all activities on job change in Hot End, Cold End and Audit as required
• Developing sound technical skills in setup and settle down across Hot End IS machine and Cold End inspection machines & Palletiser
• Ensuring high performance on lines by fixing defects, checking sets, follow up and remove CID's, tuning inspection and timely feedback of issues to the coordinators
• Actively participating in the Job Change development/improvement process
• Ensuring quality standards are met by checking ware and signing quality documentation on Job Change
• Contributing to the QA setup prior to Job Change, including quality gauges, specifications, and poly sprays
• Assist in writing and updating SOP's and maintaining job change databases
• Follow all safety and environmental protocols
• Working closely with Hot End, cold End and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow

About You

The successful applicants will:

• Be proactive and always looking for ways to improve process
• Have experience working in a glass manufacturing role
• Have previous experience working within a hot and noisy environment
• Demonstrate high levels of mechanical aptitude and quality understanding
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, along with interpersonal skills with a high level of safety focus
• Be able to work in a collaborative team environment and show initiative

What We Offer

Orora Group is a global packaging manufacturer, distributor and visual communication solutions company. We offer broad end-to-end packaging solutions, including global product sourcing, distribution, design, printing and warehousing optimisation.

Perks and benefits include Health and Wellbeing Program, Flexible working arrangements, and Women in Leadership at Orora (WILO) Programs.