Plant Operator: Safe, Efficient Production & Improvement

Castrol; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is seeking a Plant Operator in Australia to carry out safe and efficient plant operations, blending, filling, warehousing and distribution. You will support inventory, maintenance and continuous improvement while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include operating filling equipment, keeping accurate records, and ensuring proper handling of dangerous goods. A forklift licence and manufacturing experience are required, with a focus on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum TAFE/Industrial Training Certificate or equivalent.
• Certificate III in Manufacturing or a trade/engineering qualification is advantageous.
• Valid LF forklift licence.
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment with a commitment to safe work practices.
• Sound technical proficiency with plant equipment, pumps and valves.
• Computer literacy; knowledge of JDE systems and CHEP-Mate is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of WHS requirements and environmental considerations.
• Knowledge of autonomous maintenance, 5S and continuous improvement is desirable.
• LOTO safety training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant, warehouse and distribution activities safely, including loading/unloading, order picking, stock placement, repacking and forklift operations.
• Operate filling equipment and machinery, including machine setup, product sampling, quality and quantity checks, palletising and completion of filling and production records.
• Carry out blending operations according to approved instructions, including handling raw materials, measuring and recording ingredients, sampling and transferring finished products following laboratory approval.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct stock counts and reconciliations, and ensure products are stored, labelled and handled correctly.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic autonomous maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, prevent spills and respond to spills or hazards in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Handle dangerous goods safely, ensure correct product labelling and documentation, and support the safe storage, dispatch and transportation of dangerous goods.
• Follow health, safety, quality and environmental procedures, and actively contribute to incident prevention, waste reduction and energy efficiency.
• Identify and report potential safety, environmental and product quality issues, including contamination risks, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use relevant computer systems and operational technology to maintain accurate records and complete daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members, complete required training and undertake other operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Safe work practices

Technical proficiency

Computer literacy

JDE systems knowledge

CHEP-Mate knowledge

Autonomous maintenance

5S

LOTO training

Education

TAFE/Industrial Training Certificate or equivalent

Certificate III in Manufacturing / trade or engineering qualification

Tools

LF forklift licence

JDE systems

CHEP-Mate

Job description

Castrol is seeking a Plant Operator in Australia to carry out safe and efficient plant operations, blending, filling, warehousing and distribution. You will support inventory, maintenance and continuous improvement while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include operating filling equipment, keeping accurate records, and ensuring proper handling of dangerous goods. A forklift licence and manufacturing experience are required, with a focus on quality and teamwork.