Forming Specialist
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Forming Specialist
Job no:
Work type: Full Time
Location: Auckland
Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure sustainable and iconic glass packaging for many of the worlds best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high-quality glass packaging for beer wine spirits food and non-alcoholic beverages and are dedicated to exceeding our customers expectations and fuelling consumers desire for glass.
The opportunity:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forming Specialist to join our team at Visy Glass Penrose Auckland.
As the Forming Specialist you will report directly to the Forming Manager and are Accountable for solving glass forming problems by examining the faults and data trends identifying their root cause and implementing corrective action in order to meet Visy Glass production standards. Responsible for manufacturing quality products whilst maintaining high productivity levels through continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and company safety and quality standards and promote adherence among all team members. Lead departmental safety initiatives through regular safety talks hazard identification and risk assessments accident investigations audits and the development of safe operating proceduresdemonstrating leadership through personal role modelling.
- Maintain a strong understanding of and commitment to employment and legislative responsibilities including those related to safety anti-discrimination HR policies quality and environmental standards. Provide appropriate training and supervision to ensure employees can perform their duties safely competently and to the required standard.
- Collaborate effectively across departments including both plant and non-plant teams to drive improvements in quality safety productivity and workforce outcomes.
- Investigate glass forming faults identify root causes and implement corrective actions in coordination with relevant managers.
- Conduct production inspectionsand adjust machine operations as needed to enhance product quality.
What you will bring to the team:
- Over 7 years in Glass container manufacturing specifically in glass conditioning furnace forehearth and/or forming operations.
- Thorough understanding of the glass melting and conditioning process
- Significant experience with Glass furnace colour changes in a forming or forehearth specialist capacity
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Most importantly you will hold the safety of yourself and your team above all else
Benefits:
In return we offer a remuneration package that includes a competitive salary on-site gym and physio staff discount card and a canteen that serves hot meals!
If this sounds like something you are interested in please APPLY NOW!
*Please note only candidates with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
You will be required to meet Visys 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: New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: New Zealand Standard Time
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
At Visy we're finding new ways to create a better world through innovative packaging, paper, recycling and clean energy solutions.
