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Pouch Machine Assistant

Australia, Melbourne · Job Posted December 27, 2025
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Launch into your career as a Pouch Assistant (PA). We train you on the job so not much experience is needed just a awesome can do attitude and team player. The Pouch assistant reports to the Production Manager and works with a team who are all going to be cross trained. Your go too, will be the Pouch Operator role to convert high quality pouches for ePac. This is a hands-on opportunity and first step in becoming a Pouch Operator in the ever-growing flexible packaging industry. The (PA) will perform various manual and mechanical duties to aid in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.

Job Responsibility

  • Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine
  • Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
  • Maintain Production standard of quality and effective run rate
  • Follow established material handling procedure
  • Follow all instructions on work order and safe operating practices (SOP)
  • Maintain Quality control check sheet, and Production and waste reports
  • Check pouch quality continually during production run
  • Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
  • Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc.) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
  • Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
  • Make recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
  • Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
  • Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.
  • Oversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functions
  • Change rolls and cut out splices
  • Quality Control checks and data entry
  • Trash and trim removal
  • Observe safety rules
  • Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination

Requirements

  • Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
  • Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
  • Strong verbal communications skills
  • Visual acuity to color consistency
  • Manual coordination and dexterity
  • Ability to use basic hand tools
  • Be able to work safely around operating machinery

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Must be flexible in work schedule

What we offer

  • We are fun, we believe ‘one team = dream team’
  • We are innovative in the market, using the latest technology to drive value for our customers
  • ePac is built to harness the full power of digital technology, today and into the future
  • We welcome new ideas and our people are passionate to grow a fast-paced start up across Australia and NZ
  • We provide exceptional customer service, help our customers grow, support the communities and local businesses we serve and develop sustainable solutions for the environment

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