Conveyor Operators
Conveyor operators maintain and monitor conveyor belt systems that move products through manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities, ensuring smooth and safe material flow. They use digital control systems, safety monitoring equipment, and maintenance tools while troubleshooting jams and mechanical issues. You need high school graduation and training in conveyor system operation and basic maintenance. This role is good for reliable, safety-conscious people who want to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly.
Did you know?
Most employers provide on-the-job training, but completing a Certificate II or III in Process Manufacturing or Warehousing Operations through TAFE can improve job prospects and provide foundational knowledge of industrial systems and safety procedures.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$65,000 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Operations Monitoring
Things to consider
Workplace Safety and Conditions
This role involves working in industrial environments with heavy machinery, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols. Workers typically wear protective equipment and may work in shifts, including nights and weekends depending on the facility's operations.
Career Advancement Opportunities
With experience and additional training, conveyor operators can progress to maintenance technician roles, production supervisors, or specialise in automated systems management, offering increased responsibility and higher wages.
Key responsibilities
Assists with physical inventory counts and processes
Completes daily log sheets for bulk plant operations and documents all maintenance activities, as well as time sheets, job sheets and other paperwork for billing purposes
Co-ordinates with outside agencies for shipping of in-bound/out-bound products
Ensures all materials coming into or leaving the plant are properly documented and enters production tickets, goods receipts and shipping documentation
Ensures that materials are properly labelled and that the disposal of materials is handled in a safe manner that complies with environmental standards