In-Demand Operator forklift Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Thermoforming & Extrusion- Plastics Machine Operator
Vacupack PTY LTD —Moorabbin VIC
- From $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Forklift
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Australian Open 2027 Forklift Operator Opportunities
Compass Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
11d
Storeperson / Forklift Operator | Day Shift - Laverton North
Redox —Laverton North VIC
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Time management
- Free food
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Forklift Operator - Night Shift
Strait Link Shipping Pty Ltd —Port Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Forklift
11d
Australian Open 2027 Stores, Stock & Back of House Logistics Roles
Compass Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Hospitality
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
Production Packer -Machine Operators - Morning or Afternoon or Night shift
Vacupack PTY LTD —Moorabbin VIC
- From $31 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
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9h
Container Forklift Operator
DP World Australia Container Parks Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Forklift
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13d
Warehouse Storeperson / Forklift Operator: Afternoon Shift
Highgate Group Australia —Truganina VIC
- $68,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
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Australian Open 2027 Infrastructure Operations Support
Compass Group Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Forklift
- Assembly
Highreach Forklift Operator - Derrimut
New Aim Pty Ltd —Laverton North VIC
- From $35.78 an hour
- Forklift
- In-person
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8d
Forklift Operator
Jatt Logistics —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Warehouse experience
- Health insurance
Forklift Operator | Epping
Kilcoy Pastoral Company —Epping VIC
- $39.45 an hour
- Day shift
- Communication skills
4d
Manufacturing Operator
Capral —Campbellfield VIC
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Manufacturing
- Employee assistance program
Forklift Operator - Truganina
Total Logistic Solutions —Truganina VIC
- Urgently hiring
- Communication skills
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Warehouse/Production Assistant
Buccheri Specialty Food —Brunswick VIC
- $33 an hour
- Forklift
- In-person
- Communication skills
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8d
Logistics Operator - Dispatch Team
Ingenico —Melbourne VIC
- No weekends
- Microsoft Excel
- POS
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Excavator/Loader/Material Handler Operators
Senior Leadership InfraBuild —Laverton VIC
- $44.97 an hour
- Overtime
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Warehouse Operator - Laverton - Day Shift
James Hardie —Laverton VIC
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Warehouse Supervisor
Jatt Logistics —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Team management
- Warehouse experience
- Health insurance
Machine Operator
CSR —Scoresby VIC
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Thermoforming & Extrusion- Plastics Machine Operator

Vacupack PTY LTD
Moorabbin VIC

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Job Details

Part-time | Temp to perm | Full-time | Casual
From $36 an hour

Qualifications

Forklift Licence
Forklift
Machining
Packaging
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Please apply only if you are currently located in Victoria, Australia, and are available to work consistently on your nominated shift.

This is a casual position with the potential to become full-time for the right candidate following a successful trial period.

This position is not suitable for student visa holders due to the required availability and working hours.

Job Brief

Vacupack is a fast-growing plastics manufacturer supplying packaging products to some of the largest food producers in Australia and internationally. Our products can be found across supermarket shelves, and we are committed to quality, innovation and reliable manufacturing.

We are seeking a capable and technically minded Plastics Machine Operator to work across our thermoforming and extrusion production lines.

Available shifts

Day shift: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Afternoon shift: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Night shift: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

Monday to Friday.

This is a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, packing finished plastic packaging and supporting the smooth operation of the production line.

Duties and responsibilities

Operate thermoforming and extrusion machinery safely and efficiently
Set up, start, monitor and shut down production equipment as required
Monitor machine performance and report mechanical or process issues
Complete product quality checks throughout the production run
Identify defects and take appropriate action before affected product is packed
Pack, label and palletise finished plastic packaging
Assist with roll changes, material changes and basic machine adjustments
Maintain accurate production and quality records
Follow GMP, food-safety and clean-room requirements
Complete routine cleaning and housekeeping duties
Work closely with tool setters, technicians, supervisors and quality personnel
Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

Skills and experience

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Previous machine-operating experience in plastics, packaging, food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment
Experience with thermoforming, extrusion or automated production equipment is highly desirable
Good mechanical or technical aptitude
Ability to monitor machinery and identify production or quality issues
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment
Understanding of quality control and quality-assurance requirements
GMP knowledge is highly desirable
Ability to perform regular manual handling and physical production duties
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
Reliable attendance and availability for the nominated shift
Forklift licence is preferred but not essential

Training will be provided; however, previous technical machine-operating experience will be highly regarded.

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have operating thermoforming or extrusion machinery?

Work Location: In person

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operator forklift jobs in melbourne, vic

Thermoforming & Extrusion- Plastics Machine Operator

Australian Open 2027 Forklift Operator Opportunities

Storeperson / Forklift Operator | Day Shift - Laverton North

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

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Production Packer -Machine Operators - Morning or Afternoon or Night shift

Container Forklift Operator

Warehouse Storeperson / Forklift Operator: Afternoon Shift

Australian Open 2027 Infrastructure Operations Support

Highreach Forklift Operator - Derrimut

Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator | Epping

Manufacturing Operator

Forklift Operator - Truganina

Warehouse/Production Assistant

Logistics Operator - Dispatch Team

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Warehouse Operator - Laverton - Day Shift

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Machine Operator

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