Bottle Machine Operator (Fixed Term)

Full job description
Job no: 5002+628
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time, Full Time
Location: Auckland
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.

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.

The opportunity:

We are currently recruiting a Bottle Machine Operator to join our team in Visy Glass, Penrose, Auckland. This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time role, working on the Hot End of the manufacturing plant on a rolling shift pattern, over 4 days on and 4 days off, with opportunities for over time.

Reporting to the Shift Manager your role is to support the Forming Service Department to ensure that the company continues to produce and pack high quality glass ware safely and efficiently. Your main responsibilities will include:

Operating all I.S Forming Machines at the hot end of the manufacturing plant.
Monitoring, inspecting and adjusting equipment as required.
Assist the Job Change Team, with changing the moulds and setting up the I.S Machines to produce our next glass packaging order.
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.
What you will bring to the team:

As our new Machine Operator, you will have prior experience, operating machinery within an industrial/manufacturing environment, preferably within a similar environmental condition as the Hot End (i.e. Steel industry). You will be mechanically minded and have the ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment. You will be a team player with a strong work ethic, who has good written and communication skills and processes a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices.

In return, we offer a competitive weekly wage, overtime opportunities, PPE gear provided, staff discount card, on-site gym and physio and a canteen that serves hot meals! A supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with a team who are masters of their craft.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please !


Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & ******* testing).

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

Advertised: 0+ May 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Jun 2025 New Zealand Standard Time