Machine Operator

Machine OperatorPublished: 27/02/2024
Job Location: Australia Job Type: Permanent Work Type: Full Time Category: Manufacturing & Operations

Snackbrands Australia is searching for our next team member to join us in the role of Machine Operator. This full-time permanent role will be based in our Smithfield plant.

Here at Snackbrands Australia, we proudly make some of Australia's favourite snacks including CC's, Thins, Cheezels, Kettle and The Natural Chip Company. Across our sites, we make over 200 million packets of chips a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day! We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment!

An employee at this level may work without supervision and performs a range of duties including operating a machine. They perform a technical role specifically focused on equipment and maintenance and operate across a process or a line/s. They are responsible for their own work performance (technical) and coaching and guiding other employees across the process or line/s in technical matters. They have responsibility for decision making within broad policies and plans and for exercising skill and care in support of a safe working environment free of hazards and for their own safety and the safety of others, within the workplace.

We have Afternoon and Night shifts available offering a salary range between $70,000 - $90,000.

Duties & Responsibilities:  Quality Adhering to all quality operating procedures and completing quality checks.Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to meet food safety standards.Safety Adhering to all safety operating procedures.Ensuring health and safety work standards and practices are demonstrated in the work area.Reporting all health and safety incidents, hazards and near misses.Machine Operation Operating technical equipment (fryers, seasoning drums, packaging machines) and executing change overs according to safety and quality standards.Applying technical knowledge when undertaking responsibilities to improve machine operation and processes, always actively seeking line improvement.Achieving production output and line speed targets within set timeframes.Using non-conformance systems to deliver products within specification.Maintaining 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Safety, Standardise, Systemise) standards of appearance for equipment/area.Supporting Maintenance by troubleshooting issues as the first responder in breakdowns.Using initial problem-solving tools to analyse and resolve root cause failures.Ensuring raw materials are available for production and monitoring usage.Teamwork Working collaboratively with the production team to support continuous improvement and coordinate workflow to maintain seamless operations.Training others in machine operation.What you'll bring to the role? Tertiary Education OR Trade Certificate is highly desirable.Experience in Machine Operation/Preventative Maintenance.Proven working experience in the manufacturing industry preferably FMCG sector.Proven experience operating some or all of the following equipment: Vertical/Horizontal Form, Fill & Seal Machine, Case Erectors & Case Packers, Weighers (Ishida/TNA/Yamato), Kliklok, Extruders (Schaaf/Clextral), high-capacity Fryers (UPC), Sheeters, Dryers, and Robots.Has undertaken some level of AM step journey and IPS, IWS Training.Current forklift license.Capability to execute all RTT DMS.Ability to understand complex issues with supporting analysis and to filter and focus on key issues.Able to make decisions by evaluating options and then acting upon them knowing the likely consequences.Ability to develop and maintain highly effective contacts, relationships, and networks with individuals and groups inside and outside the organisation.Intermediate level computer skills.Highly developed written and oral communication skills.Ability to be self-directed and motivated, demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach with a high level of initiative.Ability to recognise situations that require the use of appropriate negotiation techniques, and the skills to persuade others to reach mutually beneficial agreements.What can you expect in return?

A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand!) where you'll feel engaged and valued with career growth and mentoring opportunities and onsite parking.

If you have the experience we are looking for and you wish to join a company where you can have pride and passion in what you do, please APPLY NOW!

How to Apply:Fill out the application form below.Click green button - Apply Now - to submit application.If the green button says - Continue Application Next Page - please ensure you complete the form on the next screen to complete your application. Important:Double check your email is entered correctly.Application updates are sent from Chilli Factor recruitment software.Please check your inbox (and junkmail) for application updates.Recruitment team may text message your mobile number to update you on your job application. Text response to us costs your normal text price. Option to use Txt Free Reply. About UsWe are Snack Brands Australia! We're proudly owned by Intersnack, a privately owned company founded in Germany in 1968. Intersnack has a large portfolio of local and international snack brands, from potato chips, nuts, and baked products to specialty snacks and are present in over 30 countries across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Intersnack is passionate about enriching people's lives with the right choice of great tasting snacks. Every day, more than 15 million consumers around the globe enjoy our products! Although internationally owned, here at Snack Brands, we are also proudly local! We manufacture great tasting products at our local factories in Sydney Australia where we make 4 million packets of chips a week, which is over 200 million a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day! From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing and delivering the end product, our supply chain plays a vital role in getting our chips into the hands of consumers all across Australia. From operations, engineering, logistics and planning, procurement, quality, to safety - we can offer you endless opportunities to develop your career.
We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our employees to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment where work-life balance is encouraged.

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