Bottle Machine Operator Grade 2- Glass

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Auckland

• Full-time role working on rolling shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off. 
• Great rates of pay with benefits and opportunities for overtime.
• Free Parking, On Site Gym and Physio and PPE Gear provided.

The opportunity:

As a Bottle Machine Operator you will work in a full-time permanent role, on a rolling shift pattern, over 4 shifts on and 4 days off (12 hours shifts - 7am/pm to 7pm/am), at our Visy Glass, Penrose Site.

Working in the Hot End of the manufacturing plant and 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 producing 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.

About Visy Glass:

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.

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). Along with the following.

• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster – 2 days/2 nights, 4 days off 
• You will be mechanically mindset - Mechanical Trade certificate is highly desirable. 
• Quality control and defect analysis- You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment while maintaining high standards and a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• Reliable team player with solid written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Love About Visy:

When you join Visy, you're joining a team that values you. Here's what we offer:

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy RDOs and a set roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks: Competitive hourly rate with shift and weekend penal rates, Canteen that serves hot meals, on-site physio and gym, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy:

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. 

We believe materials are not recycled until they've been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand's food and beverage packaging 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.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 New Zealand Daylight Time

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