Production Operator - Blowmould

About the role

Lactalis Australia is looking for a Machine Operator to join a fast-paced food plastics manufacturing environment. Candidates receive on-the-job training before progressing into a Machine Operator role. The position works a 12-hour Monday to Sunday roster, either Day Shift (6am - 6pm) or Night Shift (6pm - 6am).

Key responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate and monitor extrusion and injection blow moulding machines.
• Install and change moulds, dies and tooling for different bottle and container specifications.
• Adjust machine settings such as temperature profiles, air pressure, extrusion speed, cooling and cycle times.
• Maintain product quality and minimise waste through process adjustments.
• Perform first-off, in-process and final quality inspections on PET bottles and identify defects such as flash, short shots, warping, sink marks, poor neck finish, dimensional variation and leaks.
• Carry out routine changeovers and assist with product changeovers, and complete basic preventative maintenance, lubrication, cleaning and minor troubleshooting.
• Record production data, downtime, quality checks and material usage; work with Production Coordinators and the Quality team to meet targets.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow workplace health and safety procedures, supply packaging materials, and inspect finished products for visual defects and contamination.

Required profile

• Experience in plastic manufacturing, production or processing is highly regarded; experience operating extrusion or injection blow moulding machines is an advantage.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Physically fit for manual handling, reliable transport, and ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia; recruitment agencies are not supported.

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Stable full-time employment with competitive hourly rates and shift penalties.
• A supportive team environment and career progression opportunities.