Production / Machine Operator

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Great culture

PPE provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

Encore Tissue is seeking an Operator for our Tissue Converting Plant in Laverton, Melbourne. This full-time role involves working 12-hour shifts on a rotating days and nights schedule, with an average of 40 hours per week across a three-week cycle.

You will use your experience in machine operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to support production targets and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on machinery experience, a strong mechanical or electrical

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a plant environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn high speed packaging machine setup skills.
• Ability to record manufacturing and quality data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work in a safe, professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance to meet plant objectives.
• Operate machinery when trained or under supervision.
• Report equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Monitor production to ensure high-quality finished goods.
• Engage in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate forklift and overhead cranes (as trained).
• Assist with setup and troubleshooting of packaging lines.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Process environment experience

Shift work

Forklift license

Mechanical or Electrical background

Education

Trade background (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

About Us

Encore Tissue is a leading tissue and paper towel producer with world-class state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. We provide products of the highest quality, that support the Australian economy, and most importantly, contribute to a more sustainable future.

About the role

Based at our extensive manufacturing facility in Laverton, you'll work alongside a team who are hardworking and safety focused, where you'll work 12-hour shifts, rotating over days and nights, Monday to Friday.

Roster rotates over a three week cycle, where you will average 40hrs per week.

We are currently seeking an Operator to work in our Tissue Converting Plant. This is a full-time position where you can utilise your experience in machine operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes for the business.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Conducting work in a safe, professional and timely manner
• Working together with production and maintenance teams to achieve Converting Plant objectives
• Operate machinery when trained or under supervision
• Willingness to learn high speed packaging machine set up skills
• Report equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
• Monitor production process to ensure finished goods are of high-quality standard
• Fault finding and basic troubleshooting of production issues
• Operate a forklift and overhead cranes
• Engage in safety improvement initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement activities

About you

We are seeking a strong addition to the team who is hard working, motivated and reliable.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Previous experience in similar roles working days and nights on a rotating shift pattern
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Proven work history within a process environment
• Machine operation and set up experience
• Able to accurately follow written procedures and verbal instructions
• Ability to accurately record manufacturing and quality data
• Forklift and driver’s license advantageous
• Mechanical or Electrical trade background is advantageous

Why Encore Tissue

• Onsite, secure parking
• Great culture and working environment
• State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment
• Uniform and PPE provided