Process Operators

At Orora, we believe packaging touches lives. Together, we deliver on the promise of what's inside.

Orora Beverage provides market-leading sustainable packaging solutions for the beverage industry. We specialise in glass bottles, aluminium cans and closures, with manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand. 

Our glass manufacturing plant near Gawler, South Australia is a significant user of recycled glass, called cullet, in Australia. Sustainability is our promise to the future. It's integral to our business, and it's how we're evolving in a way that's even better for our communities, for the environment and for future generations.

The Role:

The Process Operator attends to and operates the process machines in the production area as assigned to them by the Shift Manager during a 12-hour rotating day shift/night shift roster. Specific areas include IS Machine, Inspection Machines and Verifying.

Key Responsibilities:

Hot End:

• Ensure machine is mopped to the job requirements as set by forming department
• Ensure the wight is checked and maintained (every 15 minutes) as set by forming department
• Assist on job changes
• Troubleshoot on machines and correct all non-conformances
• Monitor the PIS system
• Call upon help from Electricians/Fitters as needed
• Report line issues to the Line Leaders as required
• Ensure mould gear is changed as required and recorded
• Attend and clear jam ups of glass

Cold End:

• Monitoring & inspecting bottles
• Performing counts and monitoring the PIS system
• Provide feedback/respond to information from forming
• Run reject samples through inspection equipment and make minor adjustments as required
• Assist with job change at the cold end
• Recognise and report line handling issues
• Performing tests for annealing and coating thickness
• Back tracking defects to identify cause
• Recording of information on appropriate forms

What the Role Offers:

• 2 days on - 2 days off - 2 nights on - 2 days off rotating roster of 12 hours shifts
• Attractive commencement rate of $40.85 per hour
• On site training provided to complete 3-year program and receive a Cert III in Process Manufacturing

About You:

• Must be willing to complete Cert III training program
• Have previous experience within a manufacturing role
• Have previous experience working within a hot and noisy environment
• Display a "Safety First" mentality and be committed to safe work practices
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work as part of a team

How to Apply: Click on the APPLY NOW link and submit an up to date resume and cover letter.