Machine Operator

Andrews Meat; Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift roster

Develop machine operating skills

Estab-backed Australian food business

Job summary

JBS Australia in Wacol is seeking a Machine Operator for the afternoon shift in the Packaging Department. The role involves safely operating production and packaging equipment, completing changeovers, and ensuring quality and safety standards. Training will be provided on-the-job to build confidence with the required machinery and processes.

The successful candidate will join a permanent, full-time position and contribute to meeting production targets while maintaining hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in food manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience operating production equipment and following procedures.
• Willingness to complete training and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor production and packaging machinery.
• Complete machine changeovers and basic adjustments.
• Identify and respond to machine faults.
• Maintain compliance with product quality and food safety standards.
• Complete required production and quality documentation.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.
• Work with the Smallgoods Pack team to meet production targets.
• Maintain work area according to hygiene and safety requirements.

Skills

Machine operating

Food manufacturing

Packaging

Production environment

Job description

Machine Operator

Plant/Site: Wacol

Date Posted: 18 Sept 2026

Machine Operator – Afternoon Shift | Packaging Department

We are hiring Machine Operators for our Packaging Department afternoon shift in a permanent, full-time position. Candidates must have machine operating experience and work with our production team in a manufacturing environment.

About the RoleAs a Machine Operator within Smallgoods Pack, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating production and packaging equipment while maintaining quality, safety and production standards.
You will initially complete structured on-the-job training to ensure you are confident and competent across the required machinery and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor production and packaging machinery
• Complete machine changeovers and basic adjustments
• Identify and respond to machine faults
• Maintain compliance with product quality and food safety standards
• Complete required production and quality documentation
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
• Work with the Smallgoods Pack team to meet production targets
• Maintain work area according to hygiene and safety requirements

About You
Candidates must have:

• Previous machine operating experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, or similar production environment
• Experience operating production equipment
• Ability to follow documented procedures and complete written documentation
• Availability for afternoon shift work
• Current or valid food handling certification (if required)
• Willingness to complete training and competency assessments as part of role requirements

What We Offer:

• Afternoon shift roster
• Opportunity to develop your machine operating skills
• Work within an established Australian food manufacturing business

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