
Paper Machine Operator
Visy
Posted 8 days ago
- Rotating Roster 2 Days 2 Nights 4 off (12-hour Shifts)
- Potential Earnings approximately $120k + OT
- 2 weeks off every 7-8 weeks (Paid)
- Training and career growth provided with Visy
Ready to power the circular economy? At Visy, we turn recyclable materials into sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry. Join us in making a difference!
What You’ll Do
As a Production/Machine Operator in our Smithfield Recycled Paper Mill, you will:
- Operate and monitor plant equipment, including digesters, fibrelines, recausticising units, lime kilns, and chemical recovery systems.
- Conduct in-process inspections using DCS and in-field checks to ensure optimal operation.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and production quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and operational issues in a high-risk, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with the team to achieve production targets while prioritising safety and sustainability.
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant qualifications in Paper Making, Power Plant Operations, or Heavy Industrial Manufacturing (Desirable not essential)
- Experience in paper/steel mills, refineries, or similarly complex heavy manufacturing plant environments.
- Maybe a trade background looking to try something new. (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician)
- A strong safety-first mindset and compliance with OHS&E standards.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure.
What You’ll Love About Visy
When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:
- Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4 on 4 off Roster and opportunity for overtime.
- Perks: Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and salary sacrifice options.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be a part of the team shaping a sustainable future!
Please note: Applicants must have full Australian work rights. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
About Visy
In 1948, Visy started out in Melbourne as a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard boxes. From these modest beginnings, it has since grown to become one of the world's leading packaging, paper and recycling companies. Now, Visy employs over 5,500 staff and operates in over 120 sites across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam and trading offices across Asia, Europe and the USA. Visy also has a 'sister' company, Pratt Industries USA, which employs a further 3,500 staff in North America. Sustainability is at the heart of everything Visy does. As well as providing packaging to some of the world's best known brands, Visy also offers recycling solutions. It's our goal to meet the needs of our customers, while efficiently using and reusing scarce resources.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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