Production Operatives

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**:
**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**:

- Training Opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Free Hot drinks
- Service Awards