Machine Operator

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

Our Wiri site is about to about to go through some significant upgrades where we will be investing in equipment and the education of our people to support our growth and ability to best in class. 

We need ambitious operators that are eager to learn and grow their careers as we go on this exciting journey.

Please note this role does involve shift work, including overnights.

What you'll be doing

• Utilise various Beverage processes and or high-speed Automated Packaging Equipment to execute our targets in accordance with our Manufacturing Plan
• Perform daily process area cleaning to maintain company compliance, GMP and HACCP standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency environment and autonomous maintenance
• Conduct autonomous and corrective maintenance to ensure efficiency and improve the lifespan of our equipment
• Perform trouble shooting and structured problem solving
• Ensure all activities are performed with safety front of mind and any incidents correctly reported

What's in your toolkit?

• Trades experience – you may be a current apprentice, studying or an experienced tradesperson looking for a change or relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Automation experience would be highly regarded – or a desire to learn
• A safety first attitude you will always ensure we are operating safely and any hazards or incidents are correctly reported
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to easily pick up new technologies and eagerness to learn

Apart from free drinks here's what else we have to offer

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave
• Free on site parking
• Free life insurance and discounted health insurance
• We are committed to giving back to our communities so we provide you with volunteer leaver to do so
• We recognise your commitment to us by awarding additional leave