▷ Urgent Search: Paper Mill Operator

4 days ago


City of Brisbane, Australia Visy: FOR A BETTER WORLD Full time

At Visy, we love solving problems together.

Job no: 40005002
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: Brisbane

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper.

The opportunity:

Join our Visy Paper Mill 8 team in Gibson Island, Queensland, one of five Visy Recycle Pulp & Paper mills located across Australia. This is a

- 12 Months Fixed Term (Potential ongoing)

- Rotating Roster, Day and Night shifts (6-6)

As a Paper Machine Operator, you will play a vital role, operating a Paper Machine and its ancillary equipment to meet agreed production, service and quality standards. Reporting to the Production manager your key responsibilities will include:

- Being fully conversant on all aspects of machine operation including winding and finishing, quality processes and systems.

- Ensuring equipment is correctly maintained and maintenance is performed regularly.

- Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping at all times.

- Regularly review work processes and assist in identifying improvements.

What you will bring to the team:

As our new Paper Machine Operator, you will have prior experience, operating machinery within an industrial/manufacturing environment. You have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work well as a team and independently. You have good written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:

- A mechanical aptitude is essential, and a trade/ technical qualification is highly regarded.

- Qualifications – HNC Paper Technology would be a distinct advantage.

- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster

- Experience operating a forklift and hold a current forklift licence, is desirable.

- A problem solver with good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.

- Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.

In return, we offer an attractive weekly wage, a rotating roster for work lift balance. There will be genuine career development opportunities for the right person. As a Visy employee you will have access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please APPLY NOW

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.

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.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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