Machine Operator

**Company Description**:
**Do amazing work**

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It's a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia's evolving energy and convenience needs. We're a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we've been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia's energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

Our **Advanced Polymers**division in **Mordialloc (South East location)** produce high-performance plastic compounds and resins that are used as raw materials in markets such as Agriculture, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Packaging, Personal Care & Hygiene and Sports, Leisure & Homewares.

Custom services are also offered and include Specialised Compounding, Product Testing, Blending, Bulk Handling, Machinery and Warehousing.

Our Advanced Polyolefins division are seeking an Extrusion Operator who will be motivated, and responsible for end-to-end polymer processing on plastic compounding extruders. This position will be Night shift working 11pm - 7am (Monday - Friday).

**Responsibilities**
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures when handling plant equipment.
- Carry out manufacturing procedures safely and efficiently.
- Participate in the Goal Zero safety commitment - via attendance to workshops, training etc.
- Completion of Take5 personal risk hazard assessments
- Machine screen and blade changes.
- Basic QC testing for assessing quality of granule output during processing.
- Weighing and mixing of raw materials as per batch cards
- Operating Extruders
- Bagging, weighing and recording movement of finished goods.
- Attending required toolbox meetings, and scheduled production training sessions.
- Lifting (at chest level) 10/15/25 kg bags and loading onto pallets (up to 4 hours per shift)

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in a processing or manufacturing environment, preferably in the plastics industry.
- Experience in weighing and mixing additives or chemicals is preferred.
- An understanding of quality control (QC) and basic QC testing.
- Experience operating a forklift and forklift licence is required
- Fluent English (verbal, written and numeracy).
- Aptitude to operate production machinery and produce quality output on a consistent basis.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative with a proactive approach to enhance processes and improve performance, safety and efficiency.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical and police check

**Additional Information**:
**About Viva Energy**

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that's how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.

Simply upload your resume and proof of working rights. We would also love to learn more about you, your previous work experiences and any extra-curricular activities.

**Applications close 31 March 2025.**

**Good luck