Production Operative

**Company Description** Company Description** Become a part of an innovative team at** Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd** helping to revolutionise the way publishers make books available in an on-demand world and the way that publisher content reaches readers around the world As a leader in distribution, print on demand, and digital solutions, our company provides booksellers and their customers with immediate access to the largest selection of trade books, e-books, interactive textbooks, audio, magazines, and other book-related products in the industry. Publishers rely on us as a key provider of demand-driven printing and digital solutions. We have a range of roles available in our Book Production facility based in Dandenong South, VIC, on a casual, full or part time basis over day, afternoon or night shifts. **Job Description** Permanent & Casual Opportunities** **Full/Part Time - Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts and flexible hours available** **Job Summary** - Operate and maintain production equipment to maximize "up time" for production in accordance with the operation and manufacturing instructions. - Production equipment and workstations include: printer, book binders, trimmer and laminators. **Essential Duties**: - Must have existing Right to Live and Work in Australia - Operates production equipment including printers, binders and trimmers to achieve shift production volume and meet safety and quality standards as required. - Must be able to operate a minimum of two workstations as assigned. - Executes timely re-supply of raw materials while operating production equipment. - Perform preliminary quality control checks according to SOP's. - Notifies manager / senior and/or specialist when equipment is not operating effectively. - Clean and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. - Cross-functional to work in other operations departments as needed e.g. Shipping **Qualifications** Qualifications** **Experience needed to apply**: - 6 months of manufacturing / warehouse related experience - Good understanding of all distribution practices, export requirements, etc **Education Required**: - Minimum of a high school education School Leaver - Maths & English **Attributes & Skills Desired**: - Able to read and write English, and use simple math - Follow verbal and written instructions - Good understanding of all production / distribution working practices - Keen attention to detail - Problem solving - Good customer relations - Good verbal and written communication skills - able to use a personal computer and have basic IT skills - Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a manufacturing environment - Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks - Ability to work independently or collaborate in a group environment - Ability to be flexible/multi-task based on workflow demands - Ability to meet and maintain quality standards - Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance **Essential Physical Demands**: - Ability to lift/carry in full range of motion up to 20kgs during the assigned shift - up to 15kgs frequently and up to 20kgs occasionally - Ability to walk and stand as needed - Ability to grip/grasp as needed - Ability to push/pull in a warehouse environment up to 30kgs force to pull/push as needed - Ability to bend, squat/kneel, twist/turn, climb, crawl, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently - Ability to work flexibly which could include nights and weekends - Ability to travel as needed - Exposure to wide range of temperatures **Additional Information** Perks/Benefits**: - Competitive salary - Training Opportunities - Free onsite parking - Free Hot drinks - Service Awards