Job Description

Location: Alex Fraser - Laverton, VIC
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Glass Recycling Plant Operator

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Location: Alex Fraser - Laverton, VIC
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About the Role

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Alex Fraser is looking for a reliable, motivated and hands-on Glass Recycling Plant Operator to join our team at our Laverton facility.

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The successful applicant will be responsible for safely operating, monitoring and maintaining the glass recycling plant, ensuring efficient production and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

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We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and develop their skills. Full training will be provided on how to safely operate and run the glass recycling plant.

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Experience in recycling, crushing, quarrying or material processing is highly regarded.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Safely operate and monitor the glass recycling plant and associated equipment.
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- Learn and progressively take responsibility for running the plant.
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- Monitor plant performance, production and product quality.
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- Carry out daily plant inspections and operational checks.
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- Identify blockages, faults and equipment issues and report them promptly.
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- Assist with routine plant maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping.
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- Operate a Bobcat and other mobile plant as required.
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- Keep the plant and surrounding work areas clean, protected and organised.
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- Follow all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.
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- Report hazards, incidents, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
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- Work closely with the production and maintenance teams.
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- Complete training and develop the skills required to independently run the plant.
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About You

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The successful applicant will be:

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- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
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- Willing to learn and take direction.
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- Hands-on and mechanically minded.
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- Safety-focused with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
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- Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment.
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- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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- Physically capable of performing general plant and housekeeping duties.
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- Positive, practical and willing to get involved.
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Essential Requirements

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- Current Forklift Licence (LF) - essential.
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- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
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- Reliable transport to and from the Laverton site.
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- Willingness to undertake training and site-specific competencies.
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Experience & Qualifications - Highly Regarded

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- Recycling industry experience.
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- Crushing or quarrying experience.
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- Experience operating fixed plant or material processing equipment.
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- Experience with conveyors, screens, crushers or similar equipment.
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- Bobcat experience.
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- Mobile plant experience.
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- Basic mechanical or maintenance experience.
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Training Provided

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Full on-the-job training will be provided to teach the successful applicant how to operate, monitor and maintain the glass recycling plant.

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The right attitude, reliability, safety awareness and willingness to learn are important qualities for this role.

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What We Offer

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- Full-time position at our Laverton facility.
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- Comprehensive on-the-job training.
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- Opportunity to develop specialised recycling plant operating skills.
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- Supportive and experienced team environment.
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- Opportunity to develop plant operation and maintenance skills.
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- Competitive remuneration based on experience and suitability.
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📌 Glass Plant Operator | Laverton (Victoria)
🏢 Alex Fraser Group
📍 Victoria