FMCG Machine Operators | Day, Afternoon and Night shift | Up to $38.73/hr | Wacol

Location: Wacol, QLD
Pay Rate: $33.68 - $43.78
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (Permanent 3 months)
Commencement: Nov 2026

About the Role
We're looking for candidates with previous machine operation experience in a food manufacturing environment who enjoy working in a fast-paced production setting and are committed to safety and quality.
You'll be responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting a variety of food production machinery. Depending on your experience, you'll be assigned to areas such as bulk spice batching, kettle cooking, packaging, robotic production lines, or automated filling equipment.

Shift Opportunities

Day Shift - $33.68
• 4:00am - 12:00pm (Early shift allowance $37.89 first 2 hours)
• 6:00am - 2:00pm
Afternoon Shift - $38.73
• 12:00pm - 8:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Night Shift - $43.78
• 8pm - 4am

About You & Responsibilities
Operate and monitor food production machinery including kettle cookers, packaging equipment, robotic production lines and filling machines
Perform machine set-ups, adjustments and basic troubleshooting
Batch ingredients and follow recipes accurately where required




Complete quality checks and production documentation
Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
Perform manual handling of up to 25kg when required
Previous machine operation experience within a food manufacturing workplace is essential
Experience with batch cooking, recipe compliance or automated production equipment highly regarded
Physically fit and comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug, alcohol and fitness testing
Reliable with a strong commitment to safety and quality

What's on Offer
Temp-to-perm opportunity after 3 months
Multiple vacancies across a variety of production areas
Ongoing training and career development
Stable employment with a respected food manufacturer

Additional Information
Some roles involve working around industrial cooking equipment in a warm environment
Manual lifting up to 25kg is required throughout the shift
Quick-paced manufacturing workplace

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Machine Operator looking for excellent pay rates and a long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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