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At Visy Pulp & Paper, we're powering the circular economy by transforming recycled materials into high-quality paper products. We're looking for a safety-focused Yard Operator to support our recycling operations, manage material movements, and contribute to the efficient running of our site.
Reporting to the Production manager your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Loading raw recycled material into conveyors and ensuring consistent output with production needs
Manage the safety practices of the Yard including traffic management, contractor supervision, etc.
Load and unload deliveries of materials from internal and external parties
Operating forklift with a grab attachment safely
Ensuring equipment is correctly maintained and maintenance is performed regularly.
Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping at all times.
Regularly review work processes and assist in identifying improvements.
Forklift license with grab attachment experience
Front End Loader/Skid steer experience highly desirable
Prior experience in a recycling, production or manufacturing environment
Able to work autonomously and provide guidance to others
Ability to work a rotating roster of days and nights (every 7 cycles get 2 weeks off)
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Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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