Machine Operator

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Visy Full time

**Job no**: 50016349
**Work type**: 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
- Permanent full-time position
- 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.

**Benefits**:
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 **

**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**: 21 May 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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