Machine Operator – Afternoon Shift Dandenong, VIC | Casual | 38 Hours per Week
Training: $34/hr + Super | Ongoing: $39/hr + Super
Forklift Bonus Available

Australian Workforce is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join an established Australian-owned business specialising in garden and landscaping products in Dandenong, VIC.

This is an ongoing casual opportunity offering a consistent Monday to Friday afternoon shift, with the potential for permanent employment for the right candidate.

You will complete an initial 2-week training period on day shift before moving to the permanent afternoon shift.

What’s on Offer

- $34 per hour + super during the 2-week training period
- $39 per hour + super once moved to afternoon shift
- Additional bonus available for candidates with relevant forklift experience/licence
- Consistent 38-hour working week
- Monday to Friday roster
- Ongoing afternoon shift
- Full training provided
- Prospect for permanent employment for the right candidate
- Work with an established Australian-owned business

Hours

Training – First 2 Weeks

- Monday to Friday
- 6:30am – 2:30pm
- $34 per hour + super

Ongoing Afternoon Shift

- Monday to Friday
- 1:30pm – 9:30pm
- 38 hours per week
- $39 per hour + super

About the Role

You will be responsible for operating and monitoring production and bagging machinery used to package garden and landscaping products.





The role requires an experienced operator who can work confidently with production equipment, monitor output and quality, complete machine changeovers, and carry out basic troubleshooting when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor production and bagging machinery
- Set up and adjust machinery as required
- Monitor production output and product quality
- Complete machine changeovers
- Carry out basic machine troubleshooting
- Check product weights, packaging and presentation
- Complete production records accurately
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area
- Follow WHS procedures and production requirements
- Work efficiently to meet daily production targets

About You

To be considered for this position, you will have:

- Minimum 2 years’ machine operating experience
- Experience independently operating production machinery
- Manufacturing, production or packaging experience
- Good mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent reliability and work ethic
- Ability to complete the initial 2-week training period on day shift
- Reliable transport to Dandenong

Experience with bagging, packaging or automated production lines will be highly regarded.

VFFS machine experience will be advantageous.

A forklift licence and forklift operating experience will also be highly regarded, with an additional bonus available for suitable candidates.

📌 Machine Operator (Australia)
🏢 Australian Workforce
📍 Australia