Packaging Machine Operator

Overview:
**Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands.**

**Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised, and career growth is nurtured.**

PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most trusted brands such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Sakata Rice Crackers, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, and **Quaker Oats** We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Quaker Oats as a Packaging Machine Operator at our Forrestfield factory

**Responsibilities**:
Details:

- Location: Forrestfield
- Rotating roster (6am - 2pm - Week 1), (2pm - 10pm - week 2), (10pm - 6am - Week 3)
- Monday to Friday
- Position: Permeant full time
- Selection Process: Phone Conversation - Interview - Online Testing - Background and Pre-Employment Medical Checks - Decision

In this role you will:

- Be responsible for ensuring the continued operation of all packing equipment
- Carrying out regular quality control checks to ensure labelling and printing requirements are maintained. And follow escalation process as required.
- Ensure bags are filled and sealed correct in accordance with requirements
- Ensure the finished product meets specification
- Ensure documentation is completed in full and in a legible manner
- Timely fault reporting to ensure continuous running.
- Barcode scanning
- Drive KPIs
- Resolve basic machine faults
- Maintain acceptable standards on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability
- Communicate with Quality, Rolling, Milling and maintenance departments

Qualifications:
You will have:

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment (desired)
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of GMP requirements and work standards
- Forklift operator certificate (or willing to obtain)

What we can offer you:

- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive hourly rate
- Retail and service discounts through our online programs
- Health initiatives through our Health and Wellness programs
- Personal and professional growth opportunities

Working as PepsiCo

Your positive attitude will be rewarded with excellent long term local and global career opportunities, and ongoing professional development along with a fun and rewarding working environment.

You will be a key part of a dynamic team and a valuable contributor to a global company that is one of the FMCG market leaders. At PepsiCo, we recognise our people as a key part of our business and career progression within the business is encouraged and supported. We are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining high quality people.
- Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team._

**_ At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply._