Job Description
Production Operator 1
- Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits
- Location: Murarrie, QLD, Australia. On-site with a supportive, collaborative team
- Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry
- Professional development: Gain valuable experience and career development
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
- Machine operator role working in a small production printing team.
- Operate laser and ink marking machines in the correct manner, as instructed, to the maximum efficiency.
- Complete all production reports and other documentation ensuring good communication and record keeping practices.
- Maintain good quality control of printed products by careful interpretation of job sheet details and inspection of printed tags and perform simple reprints when defects occur.
- May include inspection and cleaning of ink and heat press devices of their own or others machines.
- Promptly raise all machine issues, malfunctions, or product quality concerns with your supervisor or team leader.
- Ensuring a high level of tidiness and organization is maintained around production machine.
- Be proactive in site safety by promptly informing through EHS Officers and representatives of any hazards, risks, or incidents.
- Remain informed on all company procedures, policies, and other information by participating in shift toolbox meetings and completing policy training.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Quality and Environmental Health Safety procedures and policies.
- Participate in biannual stock takes.
- Carry out other assignments as requested by your supervisor.
What You Must have
- Demonstrated ability for good time management, attention to detail and collaborative mindset
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Effective operation of limited production tasks, plant, and equipment
- Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience and change agility
- Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, pro-actively contribute, and demonstrate inclusive behaviours
- Demonstrate ethics and integrity, in line with company policy, and ensure responsible use of company assets particularly related to operation of plant and equipment
What You Can Expect
- Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation
- Exposure toupskill and develop in your role
- Flexibility andopening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
- Joining acollaborative team oflikeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace
Required Skills:
Assembly Line, Basic Math, Commercial Printing, Computer Literacy, Cross-Team Collaboration, Data Entry, Ethical Practices, Forklift Operations, Inclusive Practices, Inventory Management, Machinery Operation, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing Techniques, Production Efficiencies, Safety Protocols, Site Safety, SOP Compliance
Preferred Skills:
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Merck Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
07/13/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R405201
