Production Machine Operator – Glass Manufacturing

Visy; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy Glass is seeking a Glass Production Operator for our Adelaide Plant in West Croydon. Join a multi-skilled team on a permanent full-time basis, working a 3-on 2-off rotating night-afternoon-day shift roster in a hot, demanding environment.

You’ll form bottles to required standards, perform inspections, and assist with packaging and quality checks. Prior manufacturing experience and physical fitness are valued; teamwork and reliability are essential to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Trade or glass manufacturing background is advantageous.
• Able to perform physical tasks including standing, lifting and manual handling.
• Good communication and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate forming machines, perform regular checks and lubrication.
• Maintain inspection and packaging equipment.
• Carry out glass quality checks and rectify faults.
• Monitor production parameters and input data.
• Support continuous improvement and 5S practices.
• Operate forklift and pack centre as required.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Team player

Job description

Role Details

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceed our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

We currently have several vacancies for Glass Production Operators to join our manufacturing team at the Adelaide Plant based in West Croydon. We are offering the opportunity to work in a Multi-Skilled Operator capacity on a permanent full time basis on a 3-on 2-off 7 day rotating night-afternoon-day shift roster.

What You’ll Do

You will be required to work in a hot and demanding environment, forming each bottle to the required standards. At times the manufacturing process will require performing minimal heavy lifting with support from other team members and lifting devices. If you’re someone that doesn’t mind a bit of manual handling and getting your hands dirty, then you’ll fit right in! The role also requires you to work in the ‘cold end’ part of the process working with inspection and packaging equipment performing quality and other procedural checks - ensuring our customers and end consumers receive the very best possible glass containers.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the forming machines including regular checks, lubrication and changing of components and ancillary equipment, and troubleshooting;
• The operation and upkeep of inspection and packaging equipment;
• Glass quality checks and rectification of faults;
• Monitoring production parameters and data entry;
• Continuous improvement and 5S practices;
• Forklift driving and pack centre operation;
• Safety checks and general housekeeping;
• 24/7 manufacturing facility - working a 3-on 2-off night-afternoon-day rotating shift roster.

What You’ll Bring

You will ideally hold extensive experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, being able to demonstrate a very strong mechanical aptitude. Whilst not essential, workers with a trade and/or glass manufacturing background will be looked on favourably. You are fit to perform a range of physical tasks, including standing, walking and lifting - all in a safe and considered manner. You’re a good communicator and have the ability to work well under pressure. You’ll be able to work independently and use your initiative to get things done, at the same time, enjoy working as part of a team. No job is too small, you will be able to adapt to changes in work loads and keen to learn new skills, processes and procedures.

What You’ll Love When You Join Us

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in. There’s never been a better time to join Visy!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.