Machine Operator

Detmold Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time afternoon shift

12 rostered days off

4 weeks annual leave

Productivity Incentive Program

Ongoing development

Social club

EAP wellbeing support

Job summary

Detmold Group is seeking a Machine Operator for our Brompton, SA site on an afternoon shift (training on day shift for 4-6 weeks). You will operate and set up packaging machinery, maintain run speed and quality, and work closely with the production team to ensure safe, efficient output of paper bags for well-known brands.

We value hands-on, reliability, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. This full-time role includes a supportive development focus, social club involvement, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on work ethic.
• Commitment to workplace safety and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and safety requirements.
• Perform machine setup according to product specifications.
• Maintain machine run speed and efficiency to target levels.
• Minimise downtime through good manufacturing practice.
• Collaborate with team to improve performance.
• Record production activities and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Integrity & initiative

Team player

Quality targets

Machine operation & maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Machine Operator - Full Time – Permanent – 38 Hours pw

AFTERNOON SHIFT ONLY (initial training will be on day shift for approx. 4 -6 weeks)

Detmold Packaging | Brompton, SA

About the opportunity

We invite applications from enthusiastic, self-starters with good mechanical aptitude to join our team at Detmold Packaging. We are currently seeking Machine Operators to work in our Self-Opening Satchel (SOS) and Flat and Satchel (F&S) teams to produce paper bags for many well-known retail and industrial brands. Reporting to the Production Supervisor and based at our Brompton site, your primary role will be to ensure consistent production while maintaining high standards of product quality and workplace safety.

What you'll do:

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to safety requirements.
• Perform machine setup in accordance with product specifications.
• Maintain machine run speed and efficiency at target levels.
• Minimise machine downtime through good manufacturing practice.
• Collaborate with and support team members to improve team performance.
• Record production activities and actively communicate issues to supervisors.

What you'll need:

• Good mechanical aptitude and a preference for hands-on work.
• A commitment to workplace safety and the ability to lead by example.
• Ability to work with integrity, display initiative and be a reliable team player.
• An understanding of and commitment to achieving quality and efficiency targets.
• Experience in similar environments will be viewed favourably, including operating machines, performing machine setups and carrying out minor maintenance tasks.

What we'll offer you:

• Full-time afternoon shift, permanent employment.
• 12 rostered days off a year in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave.
• Productivity Incentive Program.
• A commitment to your ongoing development.
• Active social club
• Wellbeing support through EAP

About Us

The Detmold Group is an Adelaide based family-owned and operated global business, partnering with some of the world's largest and most iconic food and retail brands to create world-class packaging for a better tomorrow.

Our business is focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners and our planet whilst keeping our customers at the core of everything we do. Relentlessly looking for ways to improve quality, service, and efficiency, we are driven to improve the way the world experiences packaging.

Employee safety is our priority, and we want our people to be 100% SAFE and WELL.