Tissue Converting Plant Operator (12-Hour Shifts)

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

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