Machine Operator

Visy; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Novated leasing

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Visy Board Gepps Cross is seeking machine operators to join our production team. You will operate cardboard packaging converting machines, feed product, and help with setup and job change tasks to keep lines running smoothly.

This full-time role offers a rotating day/afternoon shift with overtime and a supportive safety culture. The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, and willing to learn; forklift licence is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods (12 hours).
• Forklift licence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to meet production, service, and quality standards for the manufacture of cardboard packaging.
• Feed product into the converting machines and arrange product at the machine discharge points.
• Assist in machine setup, dismantling and job change tasks for a production run.
• Perform quality inspection checks and other procedural checks to ensure the best quality is delivered to our customers
• Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping always.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Forklift licence

Job description

Visy Board Gepps Cross - Machine Operators

Work with an experienced production team in our cardboard packaging plant where you can build your expertise and thrive in your career.

Role Details

We’re seeking Machine operators to join our Visy Board Gepps Cross site. We have fixed term and fulltime positions available, working Monday to Friday on a rotating roster of day and afternoon shifts.

• Daily overtime applies based on a 35-hour work week
• Some flexibility around hours may be considered for the right candidate

What You’ll Do

• Operate machinery to meet production, service, and quality standards for the manufacture of cardboard packaging.
• Feeding product into the converting machines and arranging product at the machine discharge points.
• Assist in machine setup, dismantling and job change tasks for a production run.
• Perform quality inspection checks and other procedural checks to ensure the best quality is delivered to our customers
• Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping always.

What You’ll Bring

As our new operator, you will be a team player with a strong work ethic. You will be committed to working safely and engaging with all safety processes and procedures, along with the following:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing is beneficial, though open to all backgrounds.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role where you are on your feet for 12 hours.
• Continuous improvement mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Forklift licence is beneficial.

What You’ll Love When You Join Us

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy rotating shift hours with overtime available.
• Perks: Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and salary sacrifice options.

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations -predominantly in Australia and New Zealand. We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry. You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.