Machine Operator – Food Plastics Manufacturing

Mploy HR Group Pty Ltd – Campbellfield VIC

MployHR is a proudly Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment, and HR services business with a strong presence across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

OUR CLIENT

We are partnering with a well-established Australian manufacturer specializing in high-quality plastic packaging solutions within the food and beverage industry.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We currently have an ongoing chance for a Machine Operator to join a fast-paced food plastics manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will start as a Packer for 3 months and receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE & RATES

Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

- Packer (Training Period – First 3 Months): $44.71 per hour + super
- Machine Operator (Upon Successful Transition): $47.31 per hour + super

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Packer (Training Period – First 3 Months)

Pack PET and HDPE bottles, containers, caps, and lids as they come off the production line.

Inspect finished products for visual defects, contamination, and quality issues.

Place products into cartons, seal and strap boxes, and palletize finished goods.

Transport completed pallets using a tugger to the designated staging area.

Remove excess plastic scrap and maintain a clean production area.

Support Machine Operators by supplying packaging materials and assisting during production runs.

Perform general production and manual handling duties as required.

Blow Moulder / Machine Operator (Upon Successful Training)

Set up, start up, operate, and monitor extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding machines.

Install and change moulds, dies,



and tooling to accommodate different bottle and container specifications.

Adjust machine settings including temperature profiles, air pressure, extrusion speed, cooling, and cycle times to ensure efficient production.

Monitor machine performance and make process adjustments to maintain product quality and minimize waste.

Perform first-off, in-process, and final quality inspections on PET and HDPE bottles, containers, caps, and lids.

Identify and rectify common moulding defects such as flash, short shots, warping, sink marks, poor neck finish, dimensional variations, and leaks.

Carry out routine machine changeovers and assist with product changeovers according to production schedules.

Complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and minor troubleshooting of machinery.

Record production data, downtime, quality checks, and material usage accurately.

Work closely with the Production Supervisor and Quality team to meet production targets and customer specifications.

Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR:

Experience in plastic manufacturing, production, or processing environments is highly regarded.

Experience operating extrusion blow molding and/or injection blow molding machines is an advantage.

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.

Reliable transport.

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.

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📌 Machine Operator – Food Plastics Manufacturing (Williamstown)
🏢 Mploy HR Group
📍 Williamstown