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Extrusion Operator
Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market A$5,000–A$6,500/mo (A$60,000–A$78,000/yr)
About the Company
Circular Plastics Australia (PE) is a joint venture between Pact Group and Cleanaway, operating Australasia's largest end-to-end polyethylene (PE) recycling facility in Laverton, Victoria. The state-of-the-art plant processes more than 20,000 tonnes of HDPE and PP plastic annually into high-quality recycled resin for use in food, beverage, personal care, and industrial packaging, helping businesses reduce their reliance on virgin plastic and supporting a circular economy.
About the Role
The primary purpose of the Extrusion Operator role is to efficiently operate and maintain food grade extrusion machinery to produce high-quality recycled plastic resin products. This involves ensuring the production process runs smoothly, meeting quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- ● Operate extrusion machines to produce high-quality food grade plastic resin products according to specifications.
- ● Set up extrusion machines to produce different resin types in line with product specifications.
- ● Prepare raw material for extrusion, load and bag as required.
- ● Maintain and change dies, cutting blades and filters as required based on product specifications
- ● Monitor the machines operating conditions such as heat, pressure, vacuum, amps etc.
- ● Monitor the production process and perform regular quality checks to ensure products meet required standards using test equipment - melt flow index, bulk density, resin colour L,a,b, etc.
- ● Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of extrusion equipment to minimize downtime.
- ● Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- ● Maintain accurate production records and report any issues or discrepancies to the Shift Lead.
Requirements
- ● Previous experience operating and maintaining extrusion machinery
- ● AQF Certificate III in Polymer Processing or equivalent an advantage
- ● Forklift licence an advantage
- ● Strong safety mindset and willing to speak up
- ● Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- ● Physically fit and capable of manual duties including moderate to heavy lifting
- ● SAP experience an advantage
Nice to Have
- ● AQF Certificate III in Polymer Processing or equivalent
- ● Forklift licence
- ● SAP experience
Benefits
- ● Competitive hourly rate + overtime and allowances
- ● Career development and progression opportunities within Pact Group
- ● Free onsite parking and annual flu vaccinations
- ● Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
- ● Supportive, safety-first team environment
Application Notes
If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. If you would like to learn more about our company, you may check our website: Careers Circular Plastics Australia and Pact Group Leading the Circular Economy
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