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Extrusion operator

Melbourne
Circular Plastics Australia
Posted: 31 July
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Job Description

Circular Plastics Australia was formed by a unique industry partnership determined to provide more sustainable packaging solutions. We have leveraged the unique skills and complementary expertise of each like-minded joint venture partner to build scaled end-to-end solutions that will successfully accelerate a local circular economy.


About This Opportunity

We are looking for flexible candidates for Day and Afternoon shift operations. Your role will involve 12-hour rosters (8 hours if required) at this Greenfields, state-of-the-art rHDPE/PP recycling facility. You will be trained efficiently in areas such as Quality and WHSE and will be responsible for following work instructions in each area.

You will play a key role in delivering a continuous improvement mindset and initiatives to process up to 25,000 tonnes of baled post-consumer HDPE/PP annually for conversion into food-grade rHDPE resin.


Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To

* Comply with WHSE procedures and directions, follow reasonable instructions, and work towards Goal Zero.
* Undertake duties safely and contribute to the safety of others through involvement in BOPs, Risk Assessments, and Incident Reporting.
* Provide relevant licences and permits to supervisors where required.
* Contribute to product quality through inspection and testing as specified on Operator Instruction sheets.
* Promptly advise Supervisors or Technicians of WHSE, Quality, Maintenance, or People issues.
* Work effectively to ensure quality products are produced timely and cost-effectively.
* Maintain housekeeping of workstations during shifts, with a final cleanup at the end of each shift.


Your Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Experience working in or willingness to work in 24/5 and later 24/7 operations.
* Experience in extrusion, blow/injection moulding, or thermoforming within a plastics manufacturing environment.
* Mechanical aptitude.
* Ability to adjust, calibrate, and test equipment at the start of each shift to ensure proper operation.
* Ability to learn new processes quickly and troubleshoot issues while maintaining quality standards.
* Ability to work safely, effectively, and productively in a fast-paced environment.
* A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect across all levels at the site.
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