Washline Operator

Location: Ettamogah, NSW 2640, Australia; onsite facility role

Company

Circular Plastics Australia, part of hirify.global, recycles plastic waste into materials for new bottles and packaging.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor wash line and production equipment to process plastic waste into washed flakes.
• Complete equipment inspections, cleaning, basic maintenance, and quality checks.
• Handle, transport, store, load, and unload raw materials and finished products using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain production and inventory records and report operational or equipment issues.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow health, safety, and environmental procedures across production, storage, and yard areas.
• Support different operational areas, learn new skills, and operate a variety of equipment as required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, processing, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Valid forklift licence required.
• Experience operating processing equipment and/or forklifts in a production or warehouse setting.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, including identifying and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Computer literacy, physical fitness, and the ability to perform moderate to heavy manual handling duties.

Nice to have

• Experience with SCADA or similar process control systems.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Day shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Afternoon shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.
• Night shift: 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
• Work in plastic recycling and circular packaging operations.