Process Worker

Hoban Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Line Operator to join a fast paced production and packaging environment. This hands on position is responsible for safely operating packaging machinery, monitoring production quality and supporting the efficient movement of raw materials and finished products.

You will work across 12 hour shifts under a fortnightly roster and contribute to a workplace focused on safety, quality and food manufacturing standards, including HACCP principles and GMP

Qualifications

• Experience operating production or packaging machinery.
• Ability to fault-find on machinery and PLC controlled equipment.
• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety principles.
• Capable of manual handling and 12-hour shifts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor lines for jams, faults and packaging issues.
• Reset and clear machinery for minor malfunctions.
• Escalate equipment, quality and safety concerns.
• Adjust settings and production flow as required.
• Replenish supplies and inspect finished products.
• Verify labels, dates and lot numbers on products.
• Record production data and downtime in line systems.
• Operate forklifts to stage materials and move goods.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised production area.

Skills

Hands-on machinery operation

Forklift licence

Teamwork & communication

12-hour shift readiness

Calm under pressure

Tools

PLC controlled equipment

Job description

Line Operator
Location: Stapylton
Pay Rate: $33 - $35p/h (loading where applicable)
12 hour shifts | Fortnightly roster | Forklift operation

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Line Operator to join a fast paced production and packaging environment. This hands on position is responsible for safely operating packaging machinery, monitoring production quality and supporting the efficient movement of raw materials and finished products. You will work across 12 hour shifts under a fortnightly roster and contribute to a workplace focused on safety, quality and food manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently
• Monitor production lines for jams, equipment faults and packaging issues
• Stop, reset and clear machinery when minor malfunctions occur
• Escalate equipment, quality and safety concerns to the Shift Supervisor
• Adjust machinery settings, operating parameters and production flow as required
• Replenish packaging supplies including bottles, cartons, labels, film and other production materials
• Inspect finished products and packaging against quality specifications
• Identify, isolate and record defective or nonconforming products
• Confirm product labels, best before dates, lot numbers and relevant identification codes are correctly applied
• Scan finished goods and receipt products into warehouse locations
• Count and record completed and rejected packaged items
• Operate forklifts to stage materials and move finished products into racking
• Complete stocktakes of raw materials when required
• Record production efficiency and downtime information through line diagnostic systems
• Clean, lubricate and complete minor adjustments to production machinery
• Assist with production line changeovers, maintenance and general upkeep
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised production area
• Follow HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice and workplace health and safety requirements

Requirements

• Previous hands on experience operating production or packaging machinery
• Demonstrated machinery fault finding capability
• Experience using PLC controlled equipment
• A current forklift licence
• A basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and food safety principles
• The physical capacity to undertake manual handling and work 12 hour shifts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm and focused in a busy production environment
• A reliable and safety focused approach
• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required
• Willingness and availability to participate in shift work

Previous experience within bottled water, beverage, food manufacturing or a similar high volume production environment will be highly regarded.

What you will bring You will be proactive, dependable and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will take ownership of your work, communicate issues promptly and support your team to meet production requirements.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.