Multi-Skilled Operator Trainee- Visy Glass

The opportunity:

Seeking Multi Skilled Operators to join our team in Visy Glass, Penrose, Auckland. These are full-time 6-month fixed term positions, working on a rolling shift pattern, over 4 days on and 4 days off, with opportunities for over time. There may be an opportunity to extend the contract depending on the business needs.

Reporting to the Shift Manager your role is to support the Finished Products Department to ensure that the company continues to produce and pack high quality glass ware safely and efficiently. As a Multi Skilled Operator, you will work across multiple workstations in the cold end of the manufacturing plant. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operating various machines such as inspection equipment, conveyor systems and palletisers in the cold end of the manufacturing plant.
• Operating a forkhoist/handhoist and gantry crane.
• Accurate record keeping both electronic and manual.
• Ensuring the quality of the glass packaging meets the specifications required of Visy Glass.
• Maintain and ensure all Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

About Visy Glass:

Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world's best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations and fuel consumers' desire for glass.

What you will bring to the team:

As our new Multi Skilled Operator, you will have prior experience, operating machinery within an industrial/manufacturing environment. You will be a reliable team player, with a strong work ethic, along with good written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:

• Experience operating a fork hoist and fork hoist licence is highly regarded. A Gantry crane licence would be a bonus!
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster – 2 days/2 nights, 4 days off!
• Quality control and defect analysis- You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
• Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.

What You’ll Love About Visy:

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy RDOs and a set roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate with shift and weekend penality rates, Canteen that serves hot meals, on-site physio and gym, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy:

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.