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, safe 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 solid 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