Machine Operator - Pillow Bagging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Above award wages

Job summary

Rocky Point on the Gold Coast is seeking a Machine Operator / Maintainer (Pillow Bagging) to operate automated bagging machinery, load film rolls, adjust heat sealing, and maintain product quality. You will handle materials using a forklift and front-end loader to keep production running smoothly.

Join a fast-paced FMCG environment focused on safety and productivity, with opportunities to develop skills across equipment operation and maintenance and to contribute to high-quality packaging

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring quality and safety.
• Current Forklift Licence and capable equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated bagging machinery, including loading film rolls and running products through the line.
• Adjust and test heat sealing to ensure quality output.
• Identify and remove non-conforming bags to maintain production standards.
• Move materials and pallets safely using forklift and front-end loader.
• Perform machinery changeovers and complete pre-start checks.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas.
• Recycle and manage waste in line with company procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexible adaptable

Thrives under pressure

Time management

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Job description

Job Highlights

• Opportunities to develop skills across equipment operation and maintenance
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused FMCG environment

• Yatala QLD - Permanent opportunity
• Opportunities to develop skills across equipment operation and maintenance
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused FMCG environment

Your Next Role

As a Machine Operator / Maintainer (Pillow Bagging), you will be responsible for operating automated bagging machinery, loading film rolls, adjusting heat sealing, and ensuring consistent product quality. You'll manage materials using a forklift and front-end loader.

• Operate automated bagging machinery, including loading film rolls and running products through the line
• Adjust and test heat sealing to ensure quality output
• Identify and remove non-conforming bags to maintain production standards
• Move materials and pallets safely using Forklift and Front-End Loader
• Perform machinery changeovers and complete pre-start checks
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas
• Recycle and manage waste products in line with company procedures

About you

• Strong communication skills and able to work effectively with team members and across departments
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude
• Thrive under pressure, maintaining focus and efficiency in fast-paced environments
• Highly organised with excellent time management, able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring quality and safety standards are consistently met
• Current Forklift Licence with safe and confident equipment operation

About us

Rocky Point, is a strong, sustainable, and diverse company based in Queensland. Rocky Point has a simple philosophy. We seek to help all Australians enjoy great results with the plants they grow. Whether that’s helping home gardeners make the most of their land, or helping industry professionals grow their businesses, we’re here to supply the best products so our customers can create the best results possible.

Since our beginnings as sugar cane farmers in 1949, our brand has grown across multiple industries. Rocky Point packages and distributes the best quality gardening products for the home and garden through our well-established retail outlets Nationally. With some of the best growing media in Australia Rocky Point has over 20 years of experience with Professional Growers and in Landscape supplies.

Why Rocky Point?

As a team member you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Wellbeing programs - employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
• Above award wages.