Machine Operator New

National Workforce; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Safety-focused team

Job summary

National Workforce is seeking reliable Machine Operators for opportunities across two sites in Melbourne, Australia, including a cardboard manufacturing plant and a recycling facility. The role offers a pay rate from $37 per hour, with on-site training in a safety-focused team environment.

You will operate machinery, feed materials, assist with setup and changeovers, perform quality checks, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and repetitive tasks.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Available to commence immediately.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery to meet production, service and quality standards
• Feeding materials into machinery and managing products at machine discharge points
• Assisting with machine setup, dismantling and changeovers between production runs
• Supporting general production and recycling plant operations
• Conducting quality inspections and procedural checks
• Performing manual handling and lifting of materials up to 22kg
• Following production schedules, safety procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area

Skills

Machine operation

Manual handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manufacturing experience

Job description

• Pay rate from $37.00 per hour, depending on shift
• Opportunities available at two sites
• On-site training and support within a safety-focused team environment

Machine Operator | From $37 Per Hour

Experienced in machine operation? We want to hear from you!

Join one of Australia s leading packaging and recycling companies, with opportunities available across two sites specialising in cardboard manufacturing and recycling.

What s on Offer

• Pay rate from $37.00 per hour, depending on shift
• Opportunities available at two sites
• On-site training and support within a safety-focused team environment

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and motivated Machine Operators for opportunities across two sites: a cardboard manufacturing plant and a recycling plant.

Duties will include:

• Operating machinery to meet production, service and quality standards
• Feeding materials into machinery and managing products at machine discharge points
• Assisting with machine setup, dismantling and changeovers between production runs
• Supporting general production and recycling plant operations
• Conducting quality inspections and procedural checks
• Performing manual handling and lifting of materials up to 22kg
• Following production schedules, safety procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area

Full training will be provided to the right candidates.

To Be Successful

• Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and repetitive tasks
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Available to commence immediately

Recruitment Process

Successful applicants at the initial screening stage will receivea Charlie Chat AI-generated questionnaire to assess their experience and suitability for the role.

Candidates who meet the required criteria will progress to onboarding, where the remaining recruitment and compliance requirements will be completed.