Leading Hand Machine Operator

Love working with your hands? Enjoy getting the best out of machinery and leading a small, committed team? Want to join a stable, growing company that actually makes a difference?

Rebul Packaging is a 20+ year established Australian manufacturer of honeycomb board, custom boxes and crates. We create the most environmentally friendly high-performance packaging solutions that protect critically important and valuable products — from fine art and museum pieces to high-value freight and manufacturing goods.

We’re a fun, tight-knit team with a culture that’s committed, caring, purposeful and positive. We’re growing every year and looking for a reliable Leading Hand Machine Operator to join us.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of machine performance on our honeycomb board production line while coordinating a small, dedicated team. This is a hands-on role where you get real satisfaction from making things well, keeping equipment running smoothly, and delivering quality results every day.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid machine operation experience (cardboard, paper, glue or similar manufacturing preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to organise work, delegate tasks and coordinate a small team
• High attention to detail and pride in quality
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with their hands and taking ownership of their space and results
• Good communicator who thrives in a team environment

Bonus (not essential): Forklift licence and previous leadership experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• $70,000 – $80,000 package
• Monthly RDOs on top of annual leave
• Potential monthly performance bonuses
• Weekly pay
• Day shift with flexible hours
• Genuine job security in a business that’s grown every year for over 20 years
• Clear pathways to progress and develop your skills
• Friendly, experienced team with full in-house training
• Work that actually matters — protecting things that people care about

You’ll be joining a company that invests in its people and is proud of the products it makes.

Read more about who we are and why we love what we do: https://www.rebul.com.au/about