Production Operator

TrendPac is one of Australia’s leading contract manufacturers of household, personal care and cleaning products. As we grow, we’re running a recruitment drive for skilled, experienced Production Operators across our Plastics and Filling operations. These are hands-on, full-time roles for people who take pride in running a line well – safely, to standard, and with the mechanical know-how to keep it moving. 

We’re specifically looking for Operator Level 3 talent: production professionals with strong mechanical aptitude, a quality-first mindset, and the right attitude to own their work area and help the team perform. 

About the Roles 

You’ll safely run your allocated work area to standard – operating machinery, maintaining product quality, completing checks accurately and responding early to abnormalities. As a Level 3 Operator you’ll go beyond standard running: making approved baseline adjustments, performing repeatable minor fixes, and carrying out first-line recovery to get the line back to standard. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Safely operate machinery and run your allocated Plastics or Filling work zone to standard across a full shift. 
• Carry out quality-at-source checks, GMP/housekeeping and process discipline – spotting quality issues before they become problems. 
• Complete standard operating checks and escalate abnormalities early and clearly. 
• Perform approved baseline adjustments, repeatable minor fixes, first-line recovery and resets to standard settings (Level 3 tasks). 
• Support changeovers and work alongside Line Setters, learning and signing off adjustments to build capability. 
• Record downtime, waste and production data accurately and contribute to A4 / 5-Why problem solving and continuous improvement. 
• Look out for your mates – report hazards and incidents promptly and help maintain a strong safety culture. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Solid production / manufacturing experience – ideally FMCG, and in a Plastics (injection / blow moulding, bottles) or Filling / Liquids environment. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude – confident making minor adjustments and first-line fixes to keep the line running. 
• The right attitude – reliable, safety-focused, quality-driven and a genuine team player who takes ownership. 
• Sound numeracy and literacy, and comfort with basic computer/data entry (downtime, waste and production records). 
• Working knowledge of GMP, quality “right first time” principles and safe work practices; exposure to LEAN / continuous improvement is a plus. 
• Willingness and availability to commit to a rotating or fixed shift – Day, Afternoon or Night. 

The Shifts 

Roles are available across all shifts (approx. 38 hours per week). Tell us your preference when you apply: 

• Day Shift – 7:36am to 3:22pm 
• Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 1 – 3:22pm to 11:08pm 
• Afternoon (Arvo) Shift 2 – 4:04pm to 11:50pm 
• Night Shift – 11:50pm to 7:36am 

Let us know if you’re flexible – it helps us match you to the right line and team. 

Our Values – RAISE 

Everything we do is guided by our RAISE values. We hire people who live them: 

• Respect – treat everyone with dignity and value each person’s contribution. 
• Achieve Together – collaborate, support each other and celebrate the wins. 
• Integrity – do the right thing, honestly and safely, every time. 
• Stewardship – use our resources responsibly and minimise waste. 
• Excellence – strive for continuous improvement and take pride in quality. 

What’s In It For You – Benefits 

• On-site Early Intervention Physio – our dedicated physiotherapist is rostered across all three shifts to keep you healthy, catch soreness early and support you at work. Your wellbeing genuinely comes first. 
• TrendPac Dollars (TP$) – our savings-reward program pays you TrendPac Dollars for proven, sustained improvements and cost savings you help deliver (1 TP$ per $100 of verified net savings). 
• Skills-based pay progression – as you build capability and step up
• Structured training, cross-skilling and real investment in your development – including nationally recognised training pathways. 
• Permanent full-time roles with a stable, growing Central Coast manufacturer and a strong safety-first culture. 
• Be part of a purpose-led team – “Guardians of Cleanliness, Health and Sustainability.”