Labelmakers Group is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 600 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels.

About the opportunity:

We are now looking for a Die cutting Machine Operator to join our team in Somerton VIC. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an integral member of our Finishing team, responsible for cutting the printed products to size required for our customers.

Key Responsibilities include:

Safe and controlled running of the Die cutting/Rewind machines.

Efficient set-up of our machines and preparation of the tooling, labels and other raw materials to maximise equipment efficiency.

Support the team implementing corrective measures and perform minor preventative maintenance to ensure continuous machine operation

At times clean, pack, palletise and store products and materials

Interact well and maintain a positive relationship with all production functions.

You will contribute to all steps in our production process and practices including, Quality, Safety, Good Manufacturing practice (GMP) housekeeping and Environmental control measures.

To be successful in this role you will need:

Ideally, experience working in a print or packaging manufacturing environment as a machine operator - Experience in Print Finishing will take you to the top of our list!

Be proactive and able to think forward and plan your work i.e., able to be prepared with materials, machine set-up or equipment for up coming jobs

Be a team player that can communicate effectively across multiple work groups.

Able to work autonomously and are self-motivated.

To have high attention to detail and proud of your work standard – quality focus.

What can we offer you?

Working as part of a highly driven team at Labelmakers, you can expect the opportunity to build your career across functions and equipment.

For more information about the Labelmakers Group, please visit our website. Candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical and hold a right to work in Australia.

What are you waiting for? Apply now.