Machine Operator (Papermaker - Trainee)

Opal Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal ANZ in Matraville, NSW is hiring a Papermaker-Trainee to join our state-of-the-art site. The role operates on a rotating 12-hour shift roster, 7 days a week, with an annualised salary based on 43 hours per week including rostered training and additional time.

The sportsman roster provides 2 full weekends off out of every 4. We offer an experiential career path with cross-functional learning, a diverse, change-friendly environment, and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-tech, large-scale manufacturing environment and/or a technical/ trade qualification
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Be able to learn and process a large amount of information quickly
• Be proactive and flexible
• Safety focus with a customer-first attitude

Job description

We manufacture goods that you see, touch, and use every day and our customer base includes some of the biggest names in FMCG, Retail and Fresh Produce. We stand for innovation, smart solutions, and sustainability!

Discover the Opportunity - Papermaker-Trainee

Opal ANZ is an industry-leading paper and packaging business. We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at our state-of-the-art site in Matraville, NSW as we are currently looking for a Papermaker-Trainee to come onboard.

The Mill operates on a rotating 12-hour Shift Roster, 7 days a week. You will be paid an annualised salary based on 43 hours per week, which incorporates rostered training days and an average of 3 hours additional time. The ‘sportsman’ roster which we have adapted allows for 2 full weekends off out of every 4.

We can offer a varied career journey with experiential learning gained from cross-functional and lateral moves. We embrace diversity in all its forms, and we look for curious individuals who thrive in an environment of change.

For this role we would ideally like you to have:

• Experiencein a high-tech, large-scale manufacturing industry and /or a technical/ trade qualification
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Be able to learn and process a large amount of information quickly
• Be pro-active and flexible
• Safety focus with a customer first attitude

1 September 2026Matraville New South Wales, AustraliaCompetitive Annualized SalaryFull TimeProcurement, Manufacturing & TransportMachine Operators