Job Description

Machine Operator – Food Plastics Manufacturing

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Mploy HR Group Pty Ltd – Campbellfield VIC

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

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OUR CLIENT

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

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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We currently have an ongoing opportunity 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.

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SHIFTS AVAILABLE & RATES

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Night Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

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

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Packer (Training Period – First 3 Months)

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

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

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

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

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Remove excess plastic scrap and maintain a clean production area.

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

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Perform general production and manual handling duties as required.

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Blow Moulder / Machine Operator (Upon Successful Training)

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

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Install and change moulds, dies,



and tooling to accommodate different bottle and container specifications.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WHAT WE'R LOOKING FOR:

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

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

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Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machine operations.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced production workplace.

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Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

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Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.

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Reliable transport.

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Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

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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