Sorter

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this role supports the running of the day to day operations of our busy recycling plant in Smithfield. This is a full time permanent position working either 4am - 12pm or 12pm - 8pm.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Sort items of commingled waste on conveyor belts
• Audits, quality checks and troubleshooting of the machines
• Maintain general housekeeping
• Ensure a high level of safety; overseeing the cleanliness of equipment and areas, codes of practice, and follow relevant procedures.
• Uphold and adhere to company policies and procedures in Environmental, Health and Safety and HACCP.

What You Will Bring to the Team: 

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great work ethic with the ability to work autonomously or part of a team.
• Adhere, uphold, and maintain OHS policies and procedures.

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. 

Our commitment to recycling has driven us to close the loop for packaging. We go beyond collecting and sorting recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals by locally remanufacturing them into new, sustainable packaging. By making new products from old, we’re keeping these materials at their highest and most effective use.  

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 that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.