Machine Operator – Rotating Shifts (Days, Afternoons & Nights)
Location: Brisbane
Pay Rate: $41 per hour (Flat Rate)
Shifts: 5:00am–1:00pm | 1:00pm–9:00pm | 9:00pm–5:00am
About the Role
We're looking for a skilled Machine Operator to join our high-performing team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, values safety, and enjoys working collaboratively to deliver quality products. You'll play a key part in ensuring smooth production, maintaining quality standards, and driving operational efficiency across rotating shifts.
About Us
Our client is a leading brand of plasterboard in Australia, offering a comprehensive range of plasterboard, cornices, compounds, adhesives, specialty plasters, and associated finishing materials and accessories.
Most products are proudly manufactured in Australia, with a select range of specialty products sourced from leading manufacturers worldwide—ensuring the best solutions are available to architects, designers, builders, and contractors. Their high-performance products and systems meet fire, acoustic, and thermal requirements across all segments of the construction industry.
Responsibilities
Take on a dynamic role where you'll keep production running smoothly and deliver top-quality results. You'll manage raw materials, maintain process accuracy, champion safety, and perform quality checks—all while working with a supportive team. If you're detail-oriented and love solving problems, this is your opportunity to shine.
* Safety First: Champion a zero-harm culture and lead by example—Never Walk Past unsafe practices.
* Material Management: Ensure raw material levels meet production needs, including preparation of PBL reels.
* Process Control: Follow approved formulations and settings, adjusting processes as needed to meet specifications.
* Quality Assurance: Conduct testing in line with national standards using QA instruments (rulers, micrometers, scales, etc.).
* Data Accuracy: Record and enter production and quality data into our clients online systems.
* Collaboration: Work closely with all teams to maximise efficiency and meet schedule requirements.
* Changeovers & Shutdowns: Execute product changeovers, startups, and shutdowns effectively.
* General Tasks: Forklift operation, raw material preparation, housekeeping (including mixer cleaning with high-pressure equipment).
Your Profile
We're looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong safety focus, and the flexibility to work rotating shifts. A forklift licence and some experience are ideal, and manufacturing experience is a bonus. Most importantly, you bring mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude. If you're reliable and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team.
* Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
* Willingness to work a rotating roster and train across multiple workstations.
* Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-stage manufacturing environment (desirable).
* Forklift licence and at least 12 months of forklift experience.
* Solid understanding of production operations and mechanical aptitude.
* Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
Contact
Apply now! Send your resume to ***************@adecco.com.au