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General Plant Operator

Visy
Spotswood, VIC
A$37.60 p/h + Shift Loading
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Machine Operators
Full-time
On-site

Posted 1 day ago


  • Rotational shift - Day, Afternoon and Night Shift
  • Rate: $37.60 + Shift Loading
  • Take advantage of Career growth opportunities

Long description:

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

An opportunity within the Spotswood Plant production team for a General Plant Operator is now open and available for applications. Based at 36 Booker Street and reporting to the Shift Manager directly, you will be working on a rotating shift roster.

The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Monitor the production of glass bottles in both the Forming, Inspecting and Packaging department;
  • Perform quality inspection checks on newly formed bottles and other procedural checks;
  • Operate computer production systems and interfaces;
  • Assist with job changes and associated tasks;
  • Trouble shoot - assist with general mechanical maintenance & fix minor mechanical problems;
  • Contribute to a safe working environment for yourself and the team;
  • Any other ad hoc duties

What You Will Bring:

  • Previous experience working with a manufacturing environment (preferably glass) and hands on experience operating machines
  • A trade background is a bonus, however a strong technical aptitude is essential
  • You will be fit and healthy and have the ability to work in a challenging environment, hot, dusty and loud!
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure and a good eye for detail

Hours of work: 5-week rotating roster, days, nights and afternoons

What you’ll love when you join us:

  • On the job development and training.
  • Attractive wages, shift & weekend penalties, uniforms & PPE supplied, uniforms laundered.
  • Good safety record & supportive team culture.
  • Competitive rates of pay and EA conditions.
  • Being part of an organisation that wants to solve problems and make a positive impact for the environment.
  • A collection of health, wealth and lifestyle services and discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

Please contact Chantal Ganesh on [email protected] for a confidential discussion or apply now.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

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


About Visy

Hemmant, QLD, Australia
Retail & Consumer Products
1001-5000 employees

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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