Machine Operator

Randstad Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Discounts through Randstad incentives

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking a machine operator in Braeside, VIC to manage the cream filling line on a day shift. You will set up, calibrate, and operate filling and capping machinery, and perform routine line maintenance with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role requires experience with automated filling lines, strong mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of GMP and batch documentation. Immediate start available, with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated filling, capping, or packaging machinery (cosmetics preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools for line setup and adjustments.
• Experience on fast-paced FMCG or pharmaceutical assembly lines and strict hygiene/batch practices.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and batch record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate filling and capping machinery.
• Perform in-process quality checks on fill weights, seals, and batch codes.
• Execute batch changeovers, line washdowns, and sanitisation.
• Troubleshoot minor jams and line stoppages.
• Complete line clearance checklists and batch documentation.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

Experience that would be beneficial

Prior experience in a similar machine operator, filler, or production worker role. Alternatively, skills such as the following are transferable:

• Prior experience operating automated filling, capping, or packaging machinery (creams, liquids, or cosmetics preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tool experience for basic line setups and adjustments
• Experience working on fast-paced FMCG or pharmaceutical assembly and packing lines
• Knowledge of GMP standards, hygiene protocols, and batch record keeping

What a machine operator does

A machine operator is responsible for machinery set up, operation, and routine line maintenance on our automated Good Riddance cream filling line. Main primary duties include:

• Setting up, calibrating, and operating the cream filling and capping machinery
• Conducting regular in-process quality checks (fill weights, seals, and batch codes)
• Performing batch changeovers, line washdowns, and sanitisation
• Troubleshooting minor mechanical jams and line stoppages
• Completing line clearance checklists and batch documentation

Details & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour + Super
• Shift: Day Shift | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (No weekend work)
• Location: Braeside, VIC
• Perks: Immediate start, supportive team environment, and eligibility for discounts and offers from Woolworths, JB Hi-Fi, Kmart, Event Cinemas, and more through Randstad's incentives program

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.