Machine Operator

Wastemanagement8; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Retail product discounts

Job summary

Waste Management in Christchurch is seeking a Machine Operator to run processing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring optimum outputs. The role requires vigilance in machine settings, quality monitoring, and adherence to HSEQ procedures.

You will inspect materials, maintain clear labelling, and contribute to a proactive safety culture. A flexible, reliable candidate with good communication and a can-do attitude will thrive in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Clear, effective verbal and written communication is required.
• Forklift OSH certificate or equivalent is highly desirable.
• First Aid certificate or knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong health and safety awareness is essential for safe operations.
• Flexible in approach to days and hours of work.
• Reliability and own transport are important for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials prior to processing to ensure correct type.
• Ensure materials are clean and prepared for processing.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain output.
• Monitor quality to meet standards for all products.
• Label finished goods clearly and prepare for storage.
• Participate in safety culture and Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) programs.
• Support risk management and internal controls to minimise risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Forklift OSH certificate

First Aid certificate

Health and safety awareness

Flexible in days/hours

Reliable with own transport

Job description

About the role

Machine Operator is responsible to operate all processing equipment and plant in a safe and efficient manner ensuring optimum outputs are achieved. Undertake all and any other duties as tasked by shift supervisor, production manager or factory manager. This key operational role will require someone who is motivated and diligent with the ability to analyse issues critically and optimise outcomes. It is also essential that you are fully committed to Health and Safety, follow prescribed policies and procedures, drive a positive culture and lead by example.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Inspect materials prior to processing to ensure it is the correct type.
• Ensure bins or bags material is to be processed into is clean and free of contaminates, bin liners used if needed.
• Monitoring machine performance, machine settings are monitored constantly during the shift and adjusted to maintain performance.
• Monitor quality of all products produced to ensure expected standards are achieved.
• Finished goods are clearly labelled using Waste Management bag labels and are wrapped ready for storage.
• Participate in the company's safety-first culture that supports continuous HSEQ improvement and participate in company-wide programs.
• Ensure duties of care obligations are met and that your conduct in the workplace always occurs in a safe manner.
• Participate in processes regarding risk management compliance and internal controls to ensure operations and legal HSEQ risks are effectively managed and minimised.

About you

• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Forklift OSH certificate, F endorsement or experience highly desirable.
• First Aid certificate or knowledge.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• A good level of fitness and ability to comfortably lift 10kgs across the shift.
• Flexible in approach to days and hours of work.
• Reliable and have own means of transport.

What is in it for me?

• We offer a competitive salary, career progression, access to discounted health insurance and a variety of retail products for you and your family to enjoy just to name a few!
• You will also be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one-stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients.

Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.