Machine Operator

Snackbrands Australia is searching for our next team member to join us in the role of Machine Operator. This full-time permanent role will be based in our Smithfield plant.

Here at Snackbrands Australia, we proudly make some of Australia’s favourite snacks including CC’s, Thins, Cheezels, Kettle and The Natural Chip Company. Across our sites, we make over 200 million packets of chips a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment

An employee at this level may work without supervision and performs a range of duties including operating a machine. They perform a technical role specifically focused on equipment and maintenance and operate across a process or a line/s. They are responsible for their own work performance (technical) and coaching and guiding other employees across the process or line/s in technical matters.

They have responsibility for decision making within broad policies and plans and for exercising skill and care in support of a safe working environment free of hazards and for their own safety and the safety of others, within the workplace
We have Afternoon and Night shifts available offering a salary range between $70,000 - $90,000.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Quality**
- Adhering to all quality operating procedures and completing quality checks.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to meet food safety standards.

**Safety**
- Adhering to all safety operating procedures.
- Ensuring health and safety work standards and practices are demonstrated in the work area.
- Reporting all health and safety incidents, hazards and near misses.

**Machine Operation**
- Operating technical equipment (fryers, seasoning drums, packaging machines) and executing change overs according to safety and quality standards.
- Achieving production output and line speed targets within set timeframes.
- Using non-conformance systems to deliver products within specification.
- Maintaining 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Safety, Standardise, Systemise) standards of appearance for equipment/area.
- Using initial problem-solving tools to analyse and resolve root cause failures.
- Ensuring raw materials are available for production and monitoring usage.

**Teamwork**
- Working collaboratively with the production team to support continuous improvement and coordinate workflow to maintain seamless operations.
- Training others in machine operation.

**What you’ll bring to the role?**
- Tertiary Education OR Trade Certificate is highly desirable.
- Experience in Machine Operation/Preventative Maintenace
- Proven working experience in the manufacturing industry preferably FMCG sector.
- Proven experience operating some or all of the following equipment, Vertical/Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal Machine, Case Erectors & Case Packers, Weighers (Ishida/TNA/Yamato), Kliklok, Extruders (Schaaf/Clextral), high-capacity Fryers (UPC), Sheeters, Dryers, and Robots
- Has undertaken some level of AM step journey and IPS, IWS Training.
- Current forklift license
- Capability to execute all RTT DMS.
- Ability to understand complex issues with supporting analysis and to filter and focus on key issues.
- Able to make decisions by evaluating options and then acting upon them knowing the likely consequences.
- Ability to develop and maintain highly effective contacts, relationships, and networks with individuals and groups inside and outside the organisation.
- Intermediate level computer skills.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to be self-directed and motivated, demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach with a high level of initiative.
- Ability to recognise situations that require the use of appropriate negotiation techniques, and the skills to persuade others to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

**What can you expect in return?**

A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand) where you'll feel engaged and valued with career growth and mentoring opportunities and onsite parking.

If you have the experience we are looking for and you wish to join a company where you can have pride and passion in what you do, please APPLY NOW

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
- If answered yes, please indicate your eligibility for employment in Australia

**Experience**:

- Machine operating: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30