Packaging Machine Operator

PepsiCo; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Scoopon

Discounts on Luxury Escapes

Discounts on Asahi Beverages portfolio

Generous leave options

Health & Wellness programs

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator to join the Quaker Oats team at the Forrestfield site. You will monitor, operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment, perform quality checks and ensure correct labeling, sealing and inventory tracking, on a rotating 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am schedule, Monday to Friday.

This permanent full-time role offers career growth and generous leave options, with health and wellness programs and discounts on the Asahi Beverages portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting packaging machinery or similar equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Forklift license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot packaging and automated production equipment to maintain continuous production flow.
• Perform regular quality control checks, ensuring labeling and printing meet requirements and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure bags are correctly filled, sealed, and meet specifications; scan barcodes for inventory tracking.

Skills

Troubleshooting machinery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported.

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Quaker Oats team as a Packaging Machine Operator at our Forrestfield site.

Details:

• Location: Forrestfield (WA)
• Rotating roster (6am – 2pm), (2pm - 10pm), (10pm – 6am)
• Monday to Friday
• Position: Permanent Full Time
• Selection Process: Phone Conversation - Interview - Online Testing - Background and Pre-Employment Medical Checks - Decision

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot packaging and automated production equipment, maintaining continuous production flow through equipment calibration, process control and fault resolution.
• Conduct regular quality control checks, verifying that labelling and printing meet all requirements. Follow escalation procedures when necessary
• Ensure that bags are correctly filled, sealed, and that the finished product meets all specifications
• Complete all necessary documentation clearly and fully & accurately scan barcodes to track products and ensure proper inventory management
• Uphold high standards in safety, quality, productivity, and reliability
• Collaborate with the Quality, Rolling, Milling, and Maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations
• Training of new operators

Qualifications

About you:

• Previous experience with troubleshooting machinery - preferred but not essential
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Forklift operator licence or willing to obtain, as requirement of role

For you:

• Competitive benefits package:

• Discounts on Scoopon, Luxury Escapes, Asahi Beverages portfolio

• Generous leave options (volunteer, parental leave for both primary & secondary carer)

• Health & Wellness programs:

• Discounted private health insurance

• Financial coaching
• Counselling sessions
• Skin checks
• Career opportunities

All applications must have legal work rights in Australia.

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