Production Operators (Villawood, NSW)
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Attractive hourly rate + shift allowance + overtime and CSR benefits
- Stable, full-time employment with a well-established industry leader
About this role
This is more than just an operator role-it's a career-building opportunity. You'll sharpen your technical expertise, opportunity to step into leadership responsibilities, and play a key role in delivering high-quality nonwoven products. If you're ready to take the next step and grow within a supportive and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Shift: Afternoon (2:00pm - 10:00pm), Night (10:00pm - 6:00am).
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of our operations team, you will:
- Manufacture nonwoven products to specification while maximising equipment performance
- Monitor and adjust production settings to achieve optimal output and quality
- Lead, coach, and develop team members on the production line
- Supervise end-of-line operators and step in for the Shift Supervisor when needed
- Perform product changeovers (weight, width, thickness) efficiently
- Conduct and record quality checks, ensuring all products meet standards
- Maintain accurate production records, samples, and specifications
- Carry out minor maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly
- Champion safety, applying lockout procedures and identifying hazards
- Report incidents and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate across shifts to ensure seamless operations
What You Bring
We're looking for someone who is:
- Committed to safety, quality, and following procedures
- Comfortable working shifts (day, afternoon, night) and working overtime where required
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of fibres or nonwoven processes is a plus! (desirable)
- A strong communicator with solid literacy and numeracy skills
- A natural leader who enjoys mentoring others and sharing knowledge
- Accountable and decisive, with a proactive mindset
- Adaptable, with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
What Sets You Apart
You are a reliable and motivated operator who leads by example. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You are always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. Most importantly, you're ready to grow-technically and professionally.
What we offer
We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:
- Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
- Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, access to an employee assistance program and onsite physiotherapy
- Rewarding career and growth opportunities with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
At CSR, we're building a better future together.
We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.
At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.
How to Apply:
Just click on the Apply for this job button.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about us, visit www.csr.com.au
We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.
