Plastics Machine Operator: Thermoforming & Extrusion

Vacupack; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacupack is a fast-growing plastics manufacturer supplying packaging products to major food producers in Australia and internationally. This casual role offers shifts across Day, Afternoon and Night, with potential to move to full-time after a successful trial.

Applicants must be located in Victoria and available for their nominated shift. You will operate thermoforming and extrusion machinery, set up and monitor equipment, perform quality checks, pack and label finished products, and help

Qualifications

• Experience operating plastics machinery in FMCG.
• Experience with thermoforming or extrusion is desirable.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to monitor production and ensure quality.
• Willingness to follow GMP, food-safety and clean-room rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate thermoforming and extrusion machinery safely and efficiently.
• Set up, start, monitor and shut down production equipment as required.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues.
• Perform product quality checks during runs.
• Identify defects and take action before packing.
• Pack, label and palletise finished packaging.
• Assist with material changes and basic machine adjustments.
• Maintain production and quality records and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operation

Plastics packaging

Thermoforming

Extrusion

Quality monitoring

Safety awareness

Forklift license

Job description

Vacupack is a fast-growing plastics manufacturer supplying packaging products to major food producers in Australia and internationally. This casual role offers shifts across Day, Afternoon and Night, with potential to move to full-time after a successful trial.

Applicants must be located in Victoria and available for their nominated shift. You will operate thermoforming and extrusion machinery, set up and monitor equipment, perform quality checks, pack and label finished products, and help