Machine Operator | Afternoon Shift | $39.41/hr | Mansfield 4-Day Work Week | Temp-to-Perm | Food Manufacturing

About the Role
Working Monday to Thursday on afternoon shift, you'll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting a variety of production machinery while supporting the efficient manufacture and packaging of premium juice products. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced machine operators looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing workplace with competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and a pathway to permanent employment. This role also involves forklift operation and offers plenty of variety within a modern manufacturing environment.

About You & Responsibilities
Operate, monitor and troubleshoot production machinery including batching, filling, packaging and labelling equipment
Complete machine changeovers and basic adjustments to maintain production targets
Operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the site
Perform routine quality checks and report any production issues
Assist with general production duties and housekeeping
Follow food safety, quality and workplace health & safety procedures
Current LF Forklift Licence (essential)




Previous machine operation experience within food or beverage manufacturing highly regarded
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Physically fit and capable of manual handling up to 15kg when required
Reliable, safety-focused and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing workplace

What's on Offer?
$39.41/hr casual afternoon shift rate
Prospect to progress to Level 4 ($40.71/hr) after successful training
Monday-Thursday roster – enjoy a 3-day weekend every week
Temp-to-perm opportunity
Stable employment with a well-established food manufacturer
Ongoing training and career development
Supportive team environment

Additional Information
Afternoon shift: 12:00pm – 10:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
Fast-paced juice manufacturing environment
Steel cap boots, long pants and appropriate work shirt required (all other PPE provided)

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Machine Operator looking for a long-term prospect with excellent pay and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
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