TrendPac is one of Australia’s leading contract manufacturers of household, personalcareand cleaning products. As we grow,we’rerunning a recruitment drive forskilled, experienced Production Operatorsacross our Plastics and Filling operations. These are hands-on, full time roles for people who take pride in running a line well – safely, to standard, and with the mechanicalknow-howto keep it moving.

We’respecifically looking forOperator Level 3talent: production professionals with strong mechanical aptitude, a quality-first mindset, and the right attitude to own their work area and help the team perform.

About the Roles

You’llsafely run yourallocatedwork area to standard – operating machinery,maintainingproduct quality,completingchecks accurately andrespondingearly to abnormalities. As a Level 3 Operatoryou’llgo beyond standard running: making approved baseline adjustments, performing repeatable minor fixes, and carrying out first-line recovery to get the line back to standard.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

- Safelyoperatemachinery and run yourallocatedPlastics or Filling work zone to standard across a full shift.
- Carry out quality-at-source checks, GMP/housekeepingand process discipline – spotting quality issues before they become problems.
- Complete standard operating checks and elevate abnormalities early and clearly.
- Perform approved baseline adjustments, repeatable minor fixes, first-line recovery and resets to standard settings (Level 3 tasks).
- Support changeovers and work alongside Line Setters, learning and signing offadjustments to build capability.
- Record downtime,wasteand production data accurately and contribute to A4 / 5-Why problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Look out for your mates – report hazards and incidents promptly and helpmaintaina strong safety culture.

WhatYou’llBring

- Solid production / manufacturing experience – ideally FMCG, and in a Plastics (injection / blowmoulding, bottles) or Filling / Liquids environment.




- Strong mechanical aptitude – confident making minor adjustments and first-line fixes to keep the line running.
- The right attitude – reliable, safety-focused, quality-driven and a genuine team player who takes ownership.
- Sound numeracy andliteracy, andcomfort with basic computer/data entry (downtime,wasteand production records).
- Working knowledge of GMP, quality “right first time” principles and safe work practices; exposure to LEAN / continuous improvement is a plus.
- Willingness and availability to commit to a rotating or fixed shift – Day, Afternoon or Night.

The Shifts

Roles are available across all shifts (approx.38 hoursper week). Tell us your preference when you apply:

- Day Shift – 7:36am to 3:22pm
- Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 1 – 3:22pm to 11:08pm
- Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 2 – 4:04pm to 11:50pm
- Night Shift – 11:50pm to 7:36am

Our Values – RAISE

Everything we do is guided by our RAISE values. We hire people who live them:

- Respect – treat everyone with dignity and value each person’s contribution.
- Achieve Together – collaborate, supporteach otherand celebrate the wins.
- Integrity – do the right thing, honestly and safely, every time.
- Stewardship – use our resources responsibly andminimisewaste.
- Excellence – strive for continuous improvement and take pride in quality.

What’s In ItForYou – Benefits

- On-site Early Intervention Physio – our dedicated physiotherapist is rostered across all three shifts to keep you healthy, catch soreness early and support you at work. Your wellbeing genuinely comes first.
- TrendPac Dollars (TP$) – our savings-reward program pays you TrendPac Dollars for proven, sustained improvements and cost savings you help deliver (1 TP$ per $100 of verified net savings).
- Skills-based pay progression – as you build capability and step up
- Structured training, cross-skillingand real investment in your development – including nationallyrecognisedtraining pathways.
- Permanent full-time roles with a stable, growing Central Coast manufacturer and a strong safety-first culture.
- Be part of a purpose-led team – “Guardians of Cleanliness, Health and Sustainability.”

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