About the Role:
Main Accountabilities
- Work with the Production Manager to deliver on daily and weekly production schedule, achieving optimum production efficiencies and DIFOT.
- Ensure measures are in place for all employees to perform at their best at the start of each shift.
- Ensure that all Operators understand and follow the site SOPs.
- Hold Operators accountable for achieving all quality standards.
- Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards during their shift.
- Build the capability of the team through monitoring skills, maintaining training schedules and delivering training to the team when needed.
- Actively participate with meaningful feedback at start up and handover time on all production related activity.
- Escalate any issues through the Production Manager to sales and logistics to ensure customer delivery on-time.
- Be an active member of the operations team through open & honest communication.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Ideally have a background in plastics recycling
- Worked in a similar industrial based manufacturing business
- Sound background in managing and leading small teams
- Worked in a 24/5 environment
- Lean manufacturing experience
Accreditation / Qualification Requirements
- Relevant trade background, (e.g. Boilermaker, fitter)
- FLT licence
*** Please note: only successful candidates will be contacted ***
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FOOD PRODUCTION WORKERS
- Packaging finished food products, ensuring proper labelling, and preparing them for storage or shipment.
- Cleaning equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and adhering to hygiene regulations.
- Assisting with various stages of the production process, including loading materials, monitoring equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Inspecting products for defects, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring proper packaging.
INGREDIENT MIXERS
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ensuring the dough or batter meets quality standards before it moves to the next stage of production.
- Operating mixers, scales, and other related equipment safely and efficiently.
- Measuring, weighing, and combining ingredients according to specified recipes and formulas.
- Adhering to standard operating procedures, including safety guidelines and quality control measures.
- Completing necessary paperwork, including batch records and production logs.
Working in a fast paced production facility you will be required prepare, pack and possibly mix foods we all know and love. Working for our blue chip client is a foot in the door to a permanent career in the food manufacturing industry. If this sounds like you hit apply now!
Please do not contact us directly; we will reach out to you if successful.
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Blow Moulding Technicians
Location: Altona North
Employment Type: 1x day shift position and 1 x Afternoon shift position
We are seeking two (2) experienced Blow Moulding Technician’s to join our clients manufacturing team in permanent roles. These hands-on roles are ideal for a mechanically minded technicians who enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
About the Client
Our client is a major packaging, recycling and sustainability-focused manufacturing group operating across Australia & internationally . They specialise in designing, producing and supplying innovative packaging solutions as well as reuse and recycling services for a wide range of industries.
About the Role
As a Blow Moulding Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of blow moulding machinery, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards. You will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimise downtime, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor blow moulding machines in line with production schedules and specifications
- Perform machine start-ups, adjustments, and stoppages to ensure optimal performance
- Conduct routine autonomous maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical and process faults
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality and customer standards
- Identify, isolate, and rework non-conforming products as required
- Maintain accurate production, downtime, and maintenance records
- Support Die Setters, Process Workers, and Production Leaders to achieve daily production targets
- Handle, blend, and granulate plastic materials in line with manufacturing requirements
- Ensure correct labelling and traceability of finished goods
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area in line with 5S and housekeeping standards
- Train and support junior team members when required
- Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and quality improvement
About You
- Previous experience in blow moulding or plastics manufacturing (highly regarded)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting ability
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Confident working within automated production environments
- Effective communicator and team player
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends
Qualifications
- Experience as a technician in a plastics manufacturing environment
- Relevant trade qualification advantageous
- Mechanically minded and safety-focused
What We Offer
- Stable, ongoing employment in a well-established manufacturing business
- Supportive team environment with strong safety and quality culture
- Opportunities for training, skill development, and career progression
- Competitive hourly rate and shift allowances (where applicable)
Apply now to join a company that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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THE ROLE:
MORNING – $32.06
6AM TO 2PM OR 7AM TO 3PM
AFTERNOON – $36.86
2PM TO 10PM OR 3PM TO 11PM
NIGHT – $38.15
10PM TO 6AM OR 11PM TO 7AM
To apply for this role you must be avaible to work 5 days per week.
FOOD PRODUCTION WORKERS
- Packaging finished food products, ensuring proper labelling, and preparing them for storage or shipment.
- Cleaning equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and adhering to hygiene regulations.
- Assisting with various stages of the production process, including loading materials, monitoring equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Inspecting products for defects, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring proper packaging.
INGREDIENT MIXERS
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ensuring the dough or batter meets quality standards before it moves to the next stage of production.
- Operating mixers, scales, and other related equipment safely and efficiently.
- Measuring, weighing, and combining ingredients according to specified recipes and formulas.
- Adhering to standard operating procedures, including safety guidelines and quality control measures.
- Completing necessary paperwork, including batch records and production logs.
Working in a fast paced production facility you will be required prepare, pack and possibly mix foods we all know and love. Working for our blue chip client is a foot in the door to a permanent career in the food manufacturing industry. If this sounds like you hit apply now!
Please note due to large volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Labourpower Recruitment Services | www.labourpower.com
Labourpower Recruitment Services specialises in labour hire solutions for businesses in key industry sectors right across Australia and we pride ourselves on our industry knowledge and have effective processes in place to match the right candidate to the right job every time.
Labourpower is currently seeking experienced High Reach operators (Crown joystick) with a minimum of two years experience.
Day Shift: 6am to 2pm & Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Successful applicants should have:
- A valid Forklift licence – LF
- Proven high reach experience (Crown/Linde)
- Experience moving large quantities of stock around a warehouse
- Be available to start immediately
- The confidence and ability to work unsupervised when needed
- All required PPE – including steel capped boots and high visibility clothing
- A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment while meeting all OH&S regulations
If you are available to start immediately and fit the above requirements please apply now.
*** Please note: only successful candidates will be contacted ***
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