Machine Operator - Food Plastic (Night Shift)

WHO ARE WE?

MployHR is a proudly Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment, and HR services business with a strong presence across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

OUR CLIENT

We are partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic packaging solutions within the food and beverage industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an ongoing opportunity for a Machine Operator to join a fast-paced food plastics manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will start as a Packer for 3 months and receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Packer (Training Period – First 3 Months)

• Pack PET and HDPE bottles, containers, caps, and lids as they come off the production line.
• Inspect finished products for visual defects, contamination, and quality issues.
• Place products into cartons, seal and strap boxes, and palletize finished goods.
• Transport completed pallets using a tugger to the designated staging area.
• Remove excess plastic scrap and maintain a clean production area.
• Support Machine Operators by supplying packaging materials and assisting during production runs.
• Perform general production and manual handling duties as required.

Blow Moulder / Machine Operator (Upon Successful Training)

• Set up, start up, operate, and monitor extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machines.
• Install and change moulds, dies, and tooling to accommodate different bottle and container specifications.
• Adjust machine settings including temperature profiles, air pressure, extrusion speed, cooling, and cycle times to ensure efficient production.
• Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain product quality and minimize waste.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final quality inspections on PET and HDPE bottles, containers, caps, and lids.
• Identify and rectify common moulding defects such as flash, short shots, warping, sink marks, poor neck finish, dimensional variations, and leaks.
• Carry out routine machine changeovers and assist with product changeovers according to production schedules.
• Complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and minor troubleshooting of machinery.
• Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage accurately.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor and Quality team to meet production targets and customer specifications.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience in plastic manufacturing, production, or processing environments is highly regarded.
• Experience operating extrusion blow molding and/or injection blow molding machines is an advantage.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Reliable transport.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.