The Alternative Bag Company is seeking an experienced Gluing Operator to join our growing business. Experience with Bobst folder gluers, Jagenberg and 4 corner Heiber & Schroder machines would be an advantage, but not a necessity.
About the Company:
The Alternative Bag Company is a well-established family owned and run business. Producing high quality food packaging for the Australian and New Zealand markets, we are proud to be a local manufacturing company.
About the role:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for set up and running of a wide range of Folder Gluing and Packaging equipment whilst keeping breakdowns to a minimum ensuring the highest possible quality & performance.
To be successful in this role you will be required to;
- Have a high regard for safety for yourself and others.
- Ensures product is set up and made to specification
- Ensures quality control during production
- ensuring machines are run at fastest possible throughput for each job / machine combination - Ensures all paperwork and pre-start checks are completed
- Actively maintain the equipment whilst working with engineering to achieve the best possible quality and performance.
- Participates in 5S (lean manufacturing) of the work areas to increase equipment uptime, e.g., the efficient storage of change parts to reduce change over times
- Actively participates in the training of other production crew
- Sets a standard for maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment e.g., GMP /Housekeeping
- Experience working in a HACCP environment and with Folder Gluing Machines & H&S would also be highly regarded.
You will also have;
Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
- Reliable with a stable work history.
- Motivated with a good work ethic.
- High housekeeping standards.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- Ability to use own initiative and drive for success.
How to Apply;
If you're looking to embrace a challenge within a supportive environment and believe that you can add value to our team, then please submit your covering letter and application to ****@mpmmarketing.com.au
Please note, as part of the recruitment process, a medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing will be required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.