Packaging Machine Operator - Full-Time, Training & Growth

PepsiCo Inc.; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on PepsiCo products

Health & Wellness programs

Generous leave options

Discounted private health insurance

Financial coaching

Counselling sessions

Skin checks

Career opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in Australia is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for its Forrestfield site. This full-time role operates and troubleshoots packaging equipment on a rotating roster across 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am shifts, Monday to Friday, with strong focus on quality and safety.

You will monitor production, perform quality checks, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams while training new operators. Legal work rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting machinery is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Forklift operator licence or willingness to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot packaging and automated production equipment to maintain continuous production flow.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure labeling and printing meet requirements and follow escalation procedures.
• Ensure bags are filled and sealed correctly, meet specifications, and scan barcodes for inventory control.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity and reliability standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Rolling, Milling and Maintenance teams for seamless operations.
• Train new operators.

Skills

Troubleshooting machinery

Good communication

Problem solving

Forklift licence

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. in Australia is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for its Forrestfield site. This full-time role operates and troubleshoots packaging equipment on a rotating roster across 6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, and 10pm–6am shifts, Monday to Friday, with strong focus on quality and safety.

You will monitor production, perform quality checks, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams while training new operators. Legal work rights in Australia are required.