Plastics Manufacturing Operators – Day & Afternoon Shifts
Location: Dandenong South
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing & Recycling
Employment Type: Casual / Ongoing
About the Role
We are currently seeking experienced Manufacturing Operators to join a well-established plastics manufacturing and recycling facility in Dandenong South.
We have multiple opportunities available across the production facility, including:
- LCM Operator – Afternoon Shift
- Shredding Operator – Afternoon Shift
- Blending Operator – Afternoon Shift
- marPET Operator – Day Shift
These are hands-on production roles suited to candidates with experience in plastics manufacturing, extrusion, recycling, polymer processing or similar industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor plastics manufacturing and recycling machinery
- Load, process and handle raw and recycled materials
- Monitor production processes and maintain product quality
- Perform manual handling and heavy lifting where required
- Maintain machinery, equipment and production areas
- Identify and report equipment or production issues
- Follow all site safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Maintain strong housekeeping standards
- Work effectively as part of the production team to meet daily targets
What We’re Looking For
- Current Forklift Licence – Required
- Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience
- Plastics extrusion, recycling, polymer or compounding experience highly regarded
- Experience working around industrial production machinery
- Physically capable of performing manual handling and heavy lifting
- Strong safety awareness
- Reliable with a good work ethic and attendance record
- Willingness to learn site-specific machinery and processes
For the marPET Operator position, we are particularly interested in candidates with a higher level of experience within polymer processing and extrusion environments.
What’s on Offer
- Day and afternoon shift opportunities
- Ongoing, stable work
- Competitive hourly rates + applicable shift loadings
- Opportunity for long-term placement
- Training and development provided
- Work with an established plastics manufacturing and recycling business
Apply Now
If you have manufacturing experience, a current forklift licence and are looking for ongoing work within the plastics industry, apply now.
Candidates with previous plastics extrusion, recycling or polymer processing experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay: $33.00 – $43.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What are your working rights?
- Do you have a personal vehicle?
- Where are you currently located?
- Do you have a forklift license?
Work Location: In person
