PACKAGING OPERATOR

ROLE OVERVIEW

Drive packaging excellence at our client’s automated facility in South-East Melbourne. As a Packaging Area Operator, you will oversee, service, and maintain continuous material flow line—including case packer, date coder, automatic palletiser, labeler and capper. Your proactive focus will minimise line stoppages and deliver immaculate finished product presentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packaging Machinery Operation: Service and operate key equipment within the “packaging zone” including case packer, date coder, tape machine, glue applicator, automatic palletizer, labeler and capper.
• Consumable Replenishment: Continuously supply packaging materials (cartons, glue, wraps, caps and roll labels) to ensure zero-line downtime.
• Line Changeovers: Execute timely, accurate machinery setup and toolless changeovers between SKUs, label and pack formats.
• Quality Inspections: Perform online quality checks for expiry code legibility, accurate pack counts, pallet pattern loading, cap seal integrity, glue, label and tape application.
• Basic Maintenance: Perform basic mechanical adjustments, clear material jams safely using and conduct routine machine cleaning.
• GMP & Safety Compliance: Maintain hygiene around packaging cells, adhering strictly to GMP, HACCP, and OHS standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• FMCG Packaging Experience: 2+ years of experience operating automated bottling, canning, or liquid packaging lines.
• Machinery Familiarity: Experience operating case packers, cappers, high-speed labelers, inkjet date coders, and palletizers.
• Downtime Prevention: Strong operational awareness to spot material misfeeds or equipment glitches before line stoppages occur.
• Quality Focus: Keen eye for visual packaging, ensuring glass bottle finish and secure secondary packaging.

QUALIFICATIONS, LICENCES & ENVIRONMENT

• Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP food safety certifications required.
• Technical Trades: Certificate II or III in Process Manufacturing or mechanical/operator qualifications valued.
• Safety: Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols and machine safety guarding.
• Forklift Licence: LF Forklift licence advantageous for staging packaging.
• Shift Work: Available for structured day shifts on weekdays.

Candidates meeting the above skills are required to email their updated resume as soon as possible.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.