Machine Operators

Programmed GO; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating 12-hour shifts

Long-term opportunity

Training and development opportunities

Modern automated facility

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking a Machine Operator for a beverage can manufacturing facility in Clayton. This hands-on role operates automated machinery through the production line, ensuring quality and safety while supporting start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with 12-hour rotating shifts, contributing to pallet handling, inspections, and documentation to maintain high standards of product quality and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production or machine operation.
• Experience working with automated machinery or conveyor systems.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• LF Forklift License (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring automated production machinery and conveyor systems
• Conducting quality inspections and removing damaged or defective products
• Responding to minor line stoppages and clearing jams where authorized
• Completing production and quality documentation
• Assisting with machine start-up, shutdown and changeovers
• Performing routine inspections and basic fault reporting
• Pallet handling and movement of materials
• Operating pallet jacks and warehouse equipment
• Maintaining housekeeping and safety standards
• Working safely around forklifts, trucks and mobile plant
• Following OH&S, GMP and site procedures at all times

Job description

Programmed are currently seeking a Machine Operator for our client . Our client is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, powering the circular economy by closing the loop between packaging, recycling and remanufacturing. Due to continued growth, they are seeking reliable and safety-focused Machine Operators to join their beverage can manufacturing facility in Clayton.

Working in a modern, highly automated production environment, you will play a key role in the manufacturing of aluminum beverage cans, ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards

About the Role

This is a hands-on role operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where aluminum sheets are processed through automated machinery to produce beverage cans. The production process includes can forming, automated washing, decorating, quality inspection and packaging.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and monitoring automated production machinery and conveyor systems
• Conducting quality inspections and removing damaged or defective products
• Responding to minor line stoppages and clearing jams where authorized
• Completing production and quality documentation
• Assisting with machine start-up, shutdown and changeovers
• Performing routine inspections and basic fault reporting
• Pallet handling and movement of materials
• Operating pallet jacks and warehouse equipment
• Maintaining housekeeping and safety standards
• Working safely around forklifts, trucks and mobile plant
• Following OH&S, GMP and site procedures at all times

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production or machine operation
• Experience working with automated machinery or conveyor systems
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable transport and flexibility to work rotating shifts
• LF Forklift License (desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer

• Rotating 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)
• Potential Ongoing work with long-term potential opportunity
• Modern automated manufacturing facility
• Supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities

Shift Pattern

• Rotating Day & Night Shifts
• 7:00am - 7:00pm
• 7:00pm - 7:00am
• Monday to Sunday operation

Join the Programmed community and work for a company who values your safety and wellbeing

To be considered for this role you must be able to provide one Proof of Right to Work Document.

Please note all applications will be treated as private and confidential.