About the role
Role details
Reporting to the Shift Manager, you'll support smooth day-to-day operations while building broad manufacturing skills and opportunities to specialise over time.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role working a day shift roster (7:00am–3:30pm), on a 9-day fortnight with a 35-hour week.
What you’ll do
- Perform tool and mould changes on forming equipment when changing between bottle, jar and glass formats
- Assist with job changes and associated set-up tasks
- Work across the Forming, Inspecting and Packaging departments as required
- Perform quality inspection checks on newly formed bottles and other procedural checks
- Operate computer production systems and interfaces
- Troubleshoot – assist with general mechanical maintenance and fix minor mechanical problems
- Contribute to a safe working environment for yourself and the team
What you'll bring
- A strong mechanical aptitude is essential – a trade background or recent graduates from a mechanical, engineering or related discipline are encouraged to apply
- Hands-on experience with tools and machinery – through work, study or practical projects
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is well regarded but not essential – full training will be provided
- 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
What you'll love when you join us
- Learn & Grow: Hands-on training across multiple departments, with the opportunity to specialise as you develop.
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company.
About Visy
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.
We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.