Machine Operator

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Date: 17 Dec 2025

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4106

Company: Orora Group

The Role

Orora is expanding the capacity of its cans business, investing millions to increase capacity at our Queensland site through introducing a new manufacturing line. This is where you come in.   

Reporting into the shift supervisor and working a 12hr rotating shift 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am the key responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to: 

  • Maintaining safety, quality, and manufacturing standards

  • Operating high speed machinery including:

    • performing changeovers

    • troubleshooting

    • machine adjustments

    • maintenance tasks

  • Assist in machinery changeovers.

  • Reading & following SOP's

  • Contributing to our approach of continuous improvement and helping to achieve world class operational performance.

  • Be a proactive and enthusiastic team member.

All About You

  • Strong communication skills & a team player

  • Basic computer skills

  • Good mechanical aptitude

  • Availability to work across 24hr rotating shift patterns. 

  • Manufacturing or printing experience is advantageous.

  • Willing to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes drug & alcohol testing.

What We Offer

  • Site typically operates a 24/7 roster which offers competitive hourly rates and allowances with 24/6 or 24/5-days possible dependant on demand.

  • Any hours worked beyond normal roster paid at double time, further increasing your earning capacity.

  • Full training in machine safety, product quality and equipment operation 

  • Professional and friendly work environment driven by our clear values and behaviours. 

  • Access to our reward and recognition program which recognise outstanding achievements of all employees. 

If this sounds like you, please apply by clicking on APPLY NOW.

Orora's Rocklea plant is expanding with a new production line, we are seeking our next team of Machine Operators.