Work type: Full Time
Location: Auckland
For over 75 years, Visy has been at the forefront of packaging, manufacturing, and recycling, leading the way in sustainability and innovation across New Zealand and Australia. With over 7,000 employees and 150 sites globally, we are shaping the future of manufacturing. We are the team behind some of Australia and New Zealand’s most recognisable beverage brands, producing millions of cans every year.
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting a Palletiser Operator to join our team in Visy Beverage Cans, Wiri, Auckland. This is a full-time permanent position, working on a rolling shift pattern, over 4 Shifts on and 4 days off. As a Palletiser Operator you will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the palletiser and associated packaging machinery, ensuring all finished goods are correctly inspected and packaged to the correct specifications prior to storage using fork hoists into the warehouse.
Other key responsibilities will include:
- Monitor and maintain condition of machinery to effectively and efficiently produce a product within Manufacturing Specifications.
- Maintain close and regular liaison with Team Leader, Plant Engineer and Maintenance Co-ordinator to keep abreast with all preventative breakdown and project maintenance issues, both current and future.
- Completes changeover tasks as required and seeks to improve changeover times and repeatability.
- Regular maintenance checks on Forkhoists are completed.
What you will bring to the team
As our new Palletiser Operator, you will have prior experience working within an industrial/manufacturing environment. You will be a reliable team player, with a strong work ethic. You have good communication skills and process a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following:
- Experience operating a fork hoist and a valid forklift licence is essential.
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster – 2 days/2 nights, 4 days off!
- Previous machine operation experience within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Quality control and defect analysis- You will have good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
- Basic computer skills and SAP experience is an advantage.
- Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
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, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.
- Sustainability and Innovation – Be part of a team making a real impact in the circular economy.
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 for this role.
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.
Advertised: 16 Jul 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Aug 2025 New Zealand Standard Time
