Machine Operators | Heathwood QLD

Visy Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift penalties

Career prospects

Training provided

Advanced equipment

Career progression

Safety first

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Visy Group in Brisbane is seeking motivated Machine Operators to join our Heathwood plastics facility. We manufacture plastic packaging and seek mechanically minded people who enjoy working with machinery and production equipment.

As a Machine Operator, you will operate, monitor, and adjust production machinery, conduct quality inspections, perform changeovers, maintain records, and contribute to a safe, high‑performance workplace through teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production machinery.
• Conduct quality inspections on finished products.
• Perform machine changeovers and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain production and quality records.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to meet targets.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety adherence

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Build your manufacturing career with one of Australia's leading packaging and plastics manufacturers.

Visy is looking for motivated Machine Operators to join our Heathwood plastics facility. We manufacture plastic packaging products and are seeking mechanically minded people who enjoy working with machinery and production equipment.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rates plus shift penalties and overtime opportunities
• Full-time casual, ongoing positions with long-term career prospects
• Comprehensive training and development provided
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment
• Career progression within a leading Australian manufacturing business
• A supportive team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement
• Work with a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and growth

About the Role

As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient production of quality plastic packaging products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting production machinery
• Conducting quality inspections and checks on finished products
• Performing machine changeovers and basic troubleshooting
• Maintaining production and quality records
• Ensuring housekeeping and safety standards are met
• Working collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to achieve targets

Roster Information

• Rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Mixture of day and night shifts.
• Some opportunities for day-shift-only roles.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic

A forklift licence and previous plastics or packaging manufacturing experience will be highly regarded but are not essential.

Why Visy?

Visy is a global leader in packaging, recycling, and resource recovery. For more than 75 years, we've been at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, creating products and solutions that help close the loop on recycling and reduce environmental impact.

When you join Visy, you're joining a company that invests in its people, supports career growth, and values innovation, safety, and teamwork.

Visy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.