Packaging Machine Operator

Opal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal is seeking reliable Packaging Machine Operators to join our Orchard Hills, NSW packaging team. This hands-on role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring automated packaging equipment including clamshell, box erecting, and window facer machines.

If you have machine operating experience, good troubleshooting skills, and a safety mindset, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities include day and afternoon shifts with stable, ongoing employment in a supportive, quality-focused

Qualifications

• Experience operating industrial packaging or production machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence making basic machine adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment.
• Basic computer skills for production logging and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor clamshell, box erecting, window facer, and other packaging equipment.
• Make machine adjustments, complete basic changeovers, and replenish packaging materials.
• Inspect products for quality, alignment, seal integrity, labelling, and defects.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine operational checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and complete daily production records.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Safety mindset

Data entry

Job description

We are seeking reliable Packaging Machine Operators to join our Opal Specialty Packaging team at Orchard Hills, NSW. This hands‑on role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring automated packaging equipment, including clamshell, box erecting, and window facer machines.

If you have machine operating experience, good troubleshooting skills, and a strong safety mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

We have opportunities available on day shift (Monday

• Thursday 6am
• 2.30pm and Friday 6am
• 12pm) and afternoon shift (Monday
• Thursday 2pm
• 10.30pm and Friday 12pm
• 6pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor clamshell, box erecting, window facer, and other packaging equipment.
• Make machine adjustments, complete basic changeovers, and replenish packaging materials.
• Inspect products for quality, alignment, seal integrity, labelling, and defects.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, cleaning, and routine operational checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and complete daily production records.

Who we’re Looking For

• Experience operating industrial packaging or production machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence making basic machine adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands‑on production environment.
• Basic computer skills for production logging and data entry.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, ongoing employment with a safety‑conscious team.
• Hands‑on environment with opportunities to work across diverse equipment.
• Supportive team culture focused on quality and efficiency.