Extrusion Operator – Food Grade Plastic Resin

About the role

The Extrusion Operator will run and maintain food‑grade extrusion equipment at Circular Plastics Australia’s state‑of‑the‑art recycling plant, producing high‑quality recycled resin for packaging applications.

Key responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machines to meet product specifications and quality standards.
• Set up equipment for different resin types and prepare raw materials for processing.
• Maintain and replace dies, cutting blades, filters and other components as required.
• Monitor machine conditions such as heat, pressure, vacuum and amperage.
• Perform regular quality checks using melt flow index, bulk density and colour measurements.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimise downtime.
• Record production data accurately and report any issues to the Shift Lead.

Required profile

• Previous experience operating and maintaining extrusion machinery.
• AQF Certificate III in Polymer Processing or equivalent (advantage).
• Forklift licence (advantage).
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Physically fit for moderate to heavy lifting.

Required skills

• Extrusion machine operation.
• Quality testing (melt flow index, bulk density, colour L,a,b).
• SAP experience (advantage).
• Forklift operation.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime and allowances.
• Career development and progression opportunities within Pact Group.
• Free onsite parking and annual flu vaccinations.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Supportive, safety‑first team environment.