Production Operator

Rgit Australia; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site physio

TP$ rewards program

Structured training and development

Permanent full-time role

Job summary

TrendPac on the Central Coast is seeking experienced Production Operators (Level 3) to run assigned Plastics or Filling lines safely and to standard. You will monitor product quality, perform checks, and respond quickly to abnormalities to minimize downtime.

This hands-on role offers a stable full‑time pathway within a growing manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Solid production/manufacturing experience in FMCG environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform minor fixes.
• Reliable, safety‑focused and quality‑driven attitude.
• Willingness to work rotating or fixed shifts (Day/Afternoon/Night).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate machinery and run Plastics or Filling work zones to standard across a full shift.
• Conduct quality-at-source checks and maintain GMP/housekeeping discipline.
• Complete standard operating checks and escalate abnormalities early.
• Perform baseline adjustments, minor fixes, first‑line recovery and resets to standard settings.
• Support changeovers and collaborate with Line Setters to build capability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality mindset

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Berkeley Vale, New South Wales 2261, Australia A$27.65 - A$35.94

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 21 Aug 2026

Description

TrendPac is one of Australia's leading contract manufacturers of household, personalcareand cleaning products. As we grow,we'rerunning a recruitment drive forskilled, experienced Production Operatorsacross our Plastics and Filling operations. These are hands-on, full-time roles for people who take pride in running a line well - safely, to standard, and with the mechanicalknow-howto keep it moving.

We're specifically looking forOperator Level 3talent: production professionals with strong mechanical aptitude, a quality-first mindset, and the right attitude to own their work area and help the team perform.

About the Roles

You'llsafely run yourallocatedwork area to standard – operating machinery,maintainingproduct quality,completingchecks accurately andrespondingearly to abnormalities. As a Level 3 Operatoryou'llgo beyond standard running: making approved baseline adjustments, performing repeatable minor fixes, and carrying out first-line recovery to get the line back to standard.

WhatYou'll Be Doing

• Safelyoperatemachinery and run yourallocatedPlastics or Filling work zone to standard across a full shift.
• Carry out quality-at-source checks, GMP/housekeepingand process discipline – spotting quality issues before they become problems.
• Complete standard operating checks and ***escalate abnormalities early and clearly.****
• Perform approved baseline adjustments, repeatable minor fixes, first-line recovery and resets to standard settings (Level 3 tasks).
• Support changeovers and work alongside Line Setters, learning andsigning offadjustments to build capability.
• Record downtime,wasteand production data accurately and contribute to A4 / 5-Why problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Look out for your mates – report hazards and incidents promptly and helpmaintaina strong safety culture.

WhatYou'llBring

• Solid production / manufacturing experience – ideally FMCG, and in a Plastics (injection / blowmoulding, bottles) or Filling / Liquids environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude – confident making minor adjustments and first-line fixes to keep the line running.
• The right attitude – reliable, safety-focused, quality-driven and a genuine team player who takes ownership.
• Sound numeracy andliteracy, andcomfort with basic computer/data entry (downtime,wasteand production records).
• Working knowledge of GMP, quality "right first time" principles and safe work practices; exposure to LEAN / continuous improvement is a plus.
• Willingness and availability to commit to a rotating or fixed shift – Day, Afternoon or Night.

The Shifts

Roles are available across all shifts (approx.38 hoursper week). Tell us your preference when you apply:

• Day Shift - 7:36am to 3:22pm
• Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 1 - 3:22pm to 11:08pm
• Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 2 - 4:04pm to 11:50pm
• Night Shift - 11:50pm to 7:36am

Let us know ifyou'reflexible - it helps us match you to the right line and team.

Our Values - RAISE

Everything we do is guided by our RAISE values. We hire people who live them:

• Respect – treat everyone with dignity and value each person's contribution.
• Achieve Together – collaborate, supporteach otherand celebrate the wins.
• Integrity – do the right thing, honestly and safely, every time.
• Stewardship – use our resources responsibly andminimisewaste.
• Excellence – strive for continuous improvement and take pride in quality.

What's In ItForYou - Benefits

• On-site Early Intervention Physio - our dedicated physiotherapist is rostered across all three shifts to keep you healthy, catch soreness early and support you at work. Your wellbeing genuinely comes first.
• TrendPac Dollars (TP$) - our savings-reward program pays you TrendPac Dollars for proven, sustained improvements and cost savings you help deliver (1 TP$ per $100 of verified net savings).
• Skills-based pay progression - as you build capability and step up
• Structured training, cross-skillingand real investment in your development - including nationallyrecognisedtraining pathways.
• Permanent full-time roles with a stable, growing Central Coast manufacturer and a strong safety-first culture.
• Be part of a purpose-led team - "Guardians of Cleanliness, Health and Sustainability".