Packaging Line Leading Hand

Summary:

The Packaging Line Leading Hand plays a crucial role in overseeing the packaging operations within our manufacturing facility in Campbellfield, Victoria. This site contains one bottling line and one canning line with this role bringing beverage manufacturing experience to the team. This position is essential for ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the activities of the packaging line team to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor production output and adjust workflows to meet changing demands.
• Train and mentor new team members on packaging procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of production output and report any discrepancies to management.
• Be the go-to person experienced on the line for troubleshooting and supporting change overs.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Implement and uphold health and safety regulations within the packaging area.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a beverage manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of packaging processes and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.

A little bit about us…

IDL is a family-owned business that provides end-to-end, full-service beverage manufacturing for over 15 years in the Moorabool Valley, just outside Geelong’s city centre. In 2025 we invested in additional assets in Campbellfield, where this role is based, adding another bottling and canning line to our capacity as well as a brewhouse and state of the art distillery.

We offer complete private label and contract beverage production solutions for our customers who are interested in the development of their own labels for the domestic and export markets. Our facility houses some of the most sophisticated beverage processing equipment in the world, leading us to invest in new technology both in beverage production, packaging and IT systems.

Why Join IDL?

• Join a growing Australian beverage manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to grow and strengthen hands on experience
• Develop your leadership capability

Important dates –

Applications close on 16th November however screening and interviews will start immediately so apply ASAP

Applications received after this time will be considered an expression of interest only.

We currently operate on Day shift only.

We pay based on the Food Beverage Tobacco Manufacturing Award, leading hand pay rates are Level 5 and start from $29.45 per hour.