Machine Operator

Signet; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entitled to shift loading

Additional week of annual leave for sh

Birthday Leave

Employee Assistance Program (24/7/365)

Length of service recognition program

Employee of the Month Awards

Monthly BBQs and social events

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Signet is a leading packaging company in Australia seeking a Machine Operator to join the plastics production team in Brisbane. You will operate modern extrusion, conversion and recycling machinery and help produce plastic bags and stretch film.

A can-do attitude, teamwork and attention to detail are essential. We offer comprehensive on-the-job training, a structured development pathway and opportunities to complete formal qualifications, with shift options to suit you.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics, blown film or HACCP is welcome but not required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a production environment.
• Ability to follow process control documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern automated plastics extrusion, conversion and recycling machinery.
• Manufacture finished goods including plastic bags and stretch film.
• Carry out basic maintenance on machines.
• Complete process control documentation accurately and diligently.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Plastics extrusion machinery

Job description

Ready to take your next step as a Machine Operator in a production environment? Join Signet, a leading manufacturer in Wakerley, Brisbane, and become a valued part of our innovative soft plastics production team.

Whether you’re experienced or completely new to manufacturing if you’re eager to build a long-term career, learn new skills and grow with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You will be involved in all aspects of the Plastics production processes, including:

• Operating modern automated plastics extrusion, conversion and recycling machinery
• Manufacturing finished goods including plastic bags and stretch film
• Carrying out basic maintenance on machines
• Completing process control documentation accurately and diligently

Shift Schedule

• Day shift: 5:45 am - 5:45 pm
• Night shift: 5:45 pm - 5:45 am

About you

We welcome applicants who are new to plastics manufacturing but have an interest in machine operation and a willingness to learn.

The successful applicant will ideally have

• A can-do attitude and be a great team player
• Effective problem-solving skills
• A strong mechanical aptitude, safety and quality-focus
• A high attention to detail
• Experience in plastics, blown film or HACCP is welcome but not required.

We will provide

• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• Support from experienced operators
• A structured development pathway
• Opportunities to complete formal qualifications

About Us

Signet is a leading packaging company that is committed to delivering exceptional products and services. Over the past 55 years, we've grown into Australia's leading packaging company with a national footprint of production and warehouse facilities located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Townsville and Perth.

Benefits

• Additional week of annual leave for shift workers
• Entitled to shift loading
• Birthday Leave - Be paid to spend time with family, friends or with oneself doing the things you love on your birthday.
• Access to qualified Employee Assistance Program. Available 24/7/365.
• Length of service recognition program celebrates and rewards milestones with the Company. Our average tenure is 7 years.
• Employee of the Month Awards recognising employees who go above and beyond.
• Build up your social network and make lifelong friends through our monthly BBQs, social events and Christmas parties.
• A rewarding career with diverse opportunities and career progression.

Please note applicants must have unlimited working rights in Australia; and must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol examination before employment.

Signet is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We are a merit-based organisation that supports long-term sustainable employment in delivering a safe operation and environment.