Slitter Machine Operator (Roll-Fed Labels)

Labelmakers Group is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector, mostly large multinationals in the general food and beverage markets. The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 650 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels.

About the opportunity:

Join our team on-site in Somerton, Vic. We are looking to add 2 Slitter Machine Operators to our team. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an integral member of the Production team.

Morning Shift (Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm) 20% shift loading applies for the early start.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Safe and controlled running of the Slitting machines.
• Efficient set-up of the Slitter and preparation of the tooling, and other raw materials to maximise equipment efficiency.
• Support the team implementing corrective measures and perform minor preventative maintenance to ensure continuous machine operation.
• 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 Labels/Print/Packaging manufacturing environment
• Experience running a Slitting machine will take you top of our list!
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
• 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?

With sites spanning across the Australia and New Zealand, working as part of a highly driven team at Labelmakers Group, you can expect the opportunity to build your career across functions, locations, and equipment.

For more information about us at 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. Come and join us to contribute to our customers success!

If you have an eye for detail and a quality focus operating our slitter is for you!