Job Description
Machine Setter / Line Setter – Food & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Permanent Full-Time | Immediate Start | Day Shift | South Eastern Suburbs
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Immediate Start Available
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Essential Experience
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Applicants must have proven experience setting up packaging lines within the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, including one or more of the following:
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Jar lines
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Sachet lines
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Pouch lines
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Tube lines
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Bottle lines
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Food or pharmaceutical packaging line setup experience is essential.
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About the Role
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We are seeking an experienced Machine Setter / Line Setter to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This role involves setting up, changing over, troubleshooting, and operating packaging equipment to ensure efficient, high-quality production.
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Candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience setting up pouch, bottle, sachet, jar, or tube packaging lines will be highly regarded.
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Key Responsibilities
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Set up packaging and production lines to ensure productive, continuous operation.
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Complete changeovers of filling, capping, and labelling equipment accurately and within required timeframes.
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Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments to maximise output while minimising downtime and waste.
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Set up, dismantle, clean, wash, and reassemble filling and packaging equipment.
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Monitor product quality throughout production and make necessary process adjustments to maintain quality and compliance.
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Safely operate, maintain,



and change machine parts while maintaining a clean and organised work area.
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Ensure all work complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
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Complete ERP transactions, production documentation, and reporting accurately.
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Participate in training relating to SOPs, GMP, OH&S;, and 5S.
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Skills & Experience
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To be successful, you will have:
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Proven experience setting up bottle, sachet, tube, pouch, or jar packaging lines within the food or pharmaceutical industry.
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Previous experience in a similar Machine Setter or Line Setter role.
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Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
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Experience operating filling, capping, labelling, and packaging equipment.
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A sound understanding of GMP, OH&S;, and quality standards.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to work independently and proactively.
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Experience using ERP systems (advantageous).
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A forklift licence (advantageous).
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Requirements
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Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
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Australian Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship, or New Zealand Citizenship is mandatory.
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What's on Offer
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Permanent full-time position.
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Day shift.
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Immediate start available.
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Opportunity to join a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing business with long-term career potential.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 8 X Line Setter / Machine Setter - Pharma / Food Packaging Line Set Up Exp Req (Victoria)
🏢 Good People HR
📍 Victoria