Job Description

Circular Plastics Australia (CPA) part of the PACT Group is creating a truly circular economy by giving billions of used plastic bottles and containers a new life. Our facilities will enable plastic waste to be recycled locally and made into new bottles and packaging, rather than ending up in landfill.

www.circularplasticsaustralia.com

About this opportunity

The primary purpose of the Wash Line Operator role is to efficiently operate and maintain the wash line process machinery to process plastic waste into washed flakes as part of the production of high-quality recycled plastic resin. This involves ensuring the production process runs smoothly, meeting quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols.

• Morning shifts available: 7am - 3pm

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Operate and monitor the wash line process machinery to ensure efficient processing of materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the wash line equipment to prevent downtime.
• Ensure that the washed plastic flakes meet the required quality standards by conducting regular inspections and the use of testing equipment.
• Move bags of product and waste bins with electric pallet jack or similar.
• 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.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a similar role or in a manufacturing environment is a preferred
• 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
• SCADA experience an advantage

Qualifications

• Forklift licence an advantage