Paper Machine Operator

7 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Visy Full time

**Job no**: 50009607
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne - North
- Permanent full-time role based in Reservoir, Melbourne, Vic.
- Competitive rates and entitlements, with an attractive roster for work-life balance.
- Long-term stable career opportunity.

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 2 team in Reservoir, Melbourne, one of five Visy Recycle Pulp & Paper mills located across Australia. This is a permanent full-time position, working on a rotating roster of 12-hour shifts, 4 days on 4 days off. 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 - 4 shifts on, 4 days off
- Experience operating a forklift and hold a current forklift licence, is essential.
- 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**: 09 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 20 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time



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