Night-Shift Machine Operator: Trimmer & Packing

News Corp; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Perks & discounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Machine Operator / Warehouse Casual for our Print Centre in Townsville. You will safely operate the trimmer and other publishing machinery, monitor quality and ensure trimming specifications with support from experienced operators.

The role is 20–25 hours per week with late afternoon and night shifts (4 pm or 7 pm starts), 5 days per week. Forklift experience is advantageous, and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach is essential to succeed in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a factory/manufacturing setting is advantageous.
• Collaborative team player approach to work.
• Strong adherence to safety policies and standards.
• Manual handling capability is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in time-constrained environments.
• Flexibility to work across a 7 day roster.
• Availability to cover additional shifts at short notice.
• Forklift licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the trimmer and other publishing machinery.
• Monitor product quality and meet trimming specifications with training from other operators.
• Some side work involving packaging and publishing newspapers.

Skills

Factory experience

Team player

Safety compliance

Manual handling

Time management

7‑day roster flexibility

Shift flexibility

Forklift licence

Job description

News Corp Australia is seeking a Machine Operator / Warehouse Casual for our Print Centre in Townsville. You will safely operate the trimmer and other publishing machinery, monitor quality and ensure trimming specifications with support from experienced operators.

The role is 20–25 hours per week with late afternoon and night shifts (4 pm or 7 pm starts), 5 days per week. Forklift experience is advantageous, and a collaborative, safety‑minded approach is essential to succeed in a