Machine Operator

Visy; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy is seeking a skilled Machine Operator for its Beverage Can manufacturing plant in Yatala, Australia. This is a full-time permanent role with a fixed night shift (6pm–2am) and overtime opportunities.

You will operate can making machines, troubleshoot production issues with the maintenance team, and assist with machine setups, quality checks, and safe operating practices. Ideal candidates will have FMCG manufacturing experience, a strong safety mindset, and a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate can making machines to meet production, service, and quality standards for the manufacture of beverage cans.
• Troubleshooting and dealing with production issues, alongside maintenance team.
• Assist in decorating, coating and palletising machine setups, dismantling and job changeovers 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.

Skills

FMCG experience

Safety culture

Proactive learner

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our Beverage Can manufacturing plant based in Yatala. This is a full-time permanent role on a fixed night shift with overtime available.

• Roster Details: Monday to Friday 6pm to 2am + Shift Loading + Overtime

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our plant running smoothly and safely.

• Operate can making machines to meet production, service, and quality standards for the manufacture of beverage cans.
• Troubleshooting and dealing with production issues, alongside maintenance team.
• Assist in decorating, coating and palletising machine setups, dismantling and job changeovers 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.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work in a highly automated plant with advanced machinery and systems
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

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 – predominately 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.