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    53%
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    3.0(82 ratings)
    Career development
    2.9(82 ratings)
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    2.9(82 ratings)
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    2.9(82 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(82 ratings)
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    3.0
    Production Lead
    Sep 2025
    Perth WA 6000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I've felt a deep sense of disappointment lately. In less than three months, I received no training or constructive feedback, which left me feeling unsupported and unsure about my role. To make matters worse, my position was changed without any prior discussion or explanation. It’s disheartening to be in a situation where I feel overlooked and unvalued.
    The good thingsLoadings on work hours for shop floor operators, fitters, and electricians reflect an experienced team with extensive technical knowledge.
    The challengesAlmost everything is old. The line runs because of the shop floor knowledge, but the staff team must improve, especially in people management.
    1.0
    Shift Technician
    Jun 2025
    Gawler SA 51181 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great pay eventually, but poor culture and no career growthThe pay is decent if you can work around the shift pattern and also once you’ve been there over 12 months (or longer) and finally get “Orora” training. Most of the people you work with directly on shift are genuine and easy to get along with, which helps get through the shift. That said, upper management is completely disconnected from the floor. There’s a toxic, departmentalised culture that’s only getting worse. Safety concerns are often brushed aside, and there’s zero development or progression for tradespeople — especially disheartening for younger trades on the shifts trying to get experience. (As an electrician I did minimal work relating to my trade - hence why I moved on, also HR treatment was horrible) I would recommend using this job as a stepping stone and not getting overly comfortable, whilst you wait for a better job to come up on seek (keep this app on your phone)
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Fitter and Turner
    May 2025
    Dandenong South VIC 31755 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    There are far better employers out there. Rotten culture
    The good thingsWhat can I say that's good about Orora Dandenong, not much to be honest. Best thing about working there is leaving at the end of each day.
    The challengesManagement are incompetent company men that don't appreciate their trades or operators. If you like being overworked & under appreciated then this could be your gig. Poor culture with plenty of politics & ego's. Present themselves as a polished leading manufacturer but run like a rodeo.
    1.0
    Operator
    Mar 2025
    Gawler SA 5118
    Culture fit or culture fix?
    The good thingsI have been fortunate to work alongside some truly remarkable individuals. It’s the people that make an organisation invaluable.
    The challengesStanding up for honesty and integrity can sometimes be mistaken for being problematic. It's crucial to remain steadfast in your values, fostering a workplace where transparency and truth are valued over complacency and deceit.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Operator
    Oct 2024
    Rocklea QLD 41061 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Management need to get back in touch with the worker.
    The good thingsGreat people to working with and work culture.
    The challengesManagement have lost touch with the workers
    1.0
    Tradesperson
    Aug 2024
    Kingsford SA 5118
    An experience id rather forget.
    The good thingsColleagues were passionate and hardworking and spent the time to help me develop.
    The challengesAt the Gawler site, there was a general unwillingness to acknowledge or address serious breaches of safety or quality. The culture was extremely toxic with gaslighting, manipulation, and dismissive and threatening behaviours from management. Work was quite dangerous with a blaze safety culture.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    Apr 2024
    Thomastown VIC 3074Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A very diligent and prompt HR team, enjoy working for Orora Group within the CESD department the crew are very pleasant, helpful and professional which makes all the difference !
    The good thingsDelightful and Helpful Crew
    The challengesantiquated systems /platforms.
    5.0
    Line Lead
    Feb 2024
    Dandenong VIC 3175Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great people and good place to work
    The good thingsPeople with a lot of experience and willing to help.
    The challengesNo IT department on site but usually helpful if you call them
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Shift Manager
    Jan 2024
    Rocklea QLD 4106Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Best move I have made to transition from the food industry to be part of a growing organization like Orora, loving the challenge to learn a different industry while using my existing skills.
    The good thingsExcellent on boarding process from start to finish and great induction period that allowed me to transition into the business and my role with as few bumps as possible. Very knowledgeable factory team and are willing to share knowledge.
    The challengesTotally new process to learn but based on previous experience there are actually a lot of standard principles that can be used it is just knowing when to utilize them. Long standing business with very high tenure of personnel on the floor. Takes time to find where your skill set will adds most value.
    5.0
    Talent Acquisition Partner
    Nov 2023
    Hawthorn VIC 31221 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to learn and grow!!
    The good thingsInclusive and Diverse Flexible Hybrid Work hours
    The challengesMore Brand Visibility
    5.0
    Enterprise Excellence Lead
    Aug 2023
    Revesby NSW 2212Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing experience learning new things and making friends along the way.
    The good thingsI love the culture here. Most team members are genuinely wanting to help and give support. Work-life balance is amazing. I'm lucky that my colleagues are also my friends.
    The challengesMy commute to work is almost an hour each way.
    1.0
    Production Operator
    Feb 2023
    Rotating Shift work with little to no sleep at a very ordinarily ran site.
    The good thingsSome good people to work with.
    The challengesManagement that doesn't listen to workers.
    5 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Maintenance Fitter
    Nov 2022
    Good place considering the Weekend payrates and worklife balance .
    The good thingsPeople and work life balance
    The challengesManagement can be partial.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Production Operator
    Sep 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    There's shift managers there that will tell you, you are paid to much for what you do. Never seen such a depletion in morale and such a toxic workplace before.
    The good thingsMake slightly more money than similar jobs if you manage to get full time.
    The challenges12 hr rotating day night shift roster, hot conditions, hard to be granted annual leave. Out of touch management.
    6 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Team Member
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Constant progressive learning
    The good thingsTeam work and constant support.
    The challengesDaily challenges keeps you on your toes. Training is the challenge as you need to learn quickly.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Technical
    Sep 2022
    current employee
    I am really pleased to be working for Orora a company that is performing and expanding.
    The good thingsThe onboarding process has been great and the staff have been really friendly and welcoming.
    The challengesFor me personally the challenges are around building expertise quickly.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Payroll Manager ANZ
    Aug 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    My onboarding experience was streamlined and the company have been extremely accommodating to my requirements.
    The good thingsOnboarding experience
    The challengesYet to experience any as I have just commenced
    5.0
    Maintenance Role
    Jun 2022
    current employee
    Very happy with decision to join Orora
    The good thingsWelcomed by everyone
    The challengesNone as yet. Still new will see what time brings
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Receptionist
    Jun 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great people
    The good thingsSince being welcomed in to the team about two month ago, I am glad to say that all my co-workers have been very welcoming and supportive
    The challengesAs a FT receptionist, it can be difficult when the majority of the office is WFH most days
    1.0
    Worker
    May 2022
    Orora Gawler experience
    The good thingsThere are some good people working there, you will find with conditions like they are people out out for each other.
    The challengesSome years ago Orora was a great place to work however, now, easily the most toxic workplace I have ever worked. The Gawler plant truely do not care about the people they employ and as a result people are leaving in droves. As people leave they aren’t replaced and as the workload grows it’s just piled on, all for your development. The wages are well below standard and they do not reflect the expectations or workload of the role. There are deep seeded cultural issues and until there is upward change they won’t change.
    16 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Group Risk and Assurance Manager - ANZ
    Dec 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I think it's one of the best places one can work in. Very hands on leaders who are involved in almost every bit of the journey. The growth opportunities can be a bit limited, given the flat structure.
    The good thingsVery agile and flexible. Empowering for the employees. Great culture, very intelligent staff and the passion and energy in this company is just relentless.
    The challengesVery flat structure, so can be really hectic at times. Actual work and job descriptions can have a mismatch due to a flat structure.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Graduate
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    personally attacked with no reason , lack of support, falsely advertised position, no room to grow.
    The good thingsSalary, work life balance
    The challengesClosed mindset, set in their ways, older demographic, false advertising of duties.
    7 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Operator
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Team work is the key to success
    The good thingsTeam work,everyone well train on the job. Meeting good people
    The challengesJust when I join the company it was really hard for me to pick up..alot to learn...
    4.0
    Operations
    Mar 2020
    All Australia3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Enjoyable and rewarding having worked with a few very good people
    The good thingsgood intent want to improve, but not really set up to support sustained improvement
    The challengesthe EBA and the tough environment for the leaders to navigate
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    HR Systems Specialist
    Mar 2020
    Stable job and good place to work. Suitable for those people who are seeking for good work environment.
    The good thingsGood work culture. Open minded people. Ready to listen to others’ ideas.
    The challengesCareer progression is challenging. Pay is slightly below market standards.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Business Solutions Centre
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Too good to be true
    The good thingsSalary was good for a reason
    The challengesNot a place I would recommend to work for.
    5.0
    Engineer
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Really enjoyed working for Orora
    The good thingsGreat team environment. Company cares about its staff.
    The challengesShift work only drawback
    2.0
    General Labourer
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    Interesting work but very dangerous
    The good thingsSome staff are excellent
    The challengesManagement and lack of communication
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Payroll Administrator
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Lovely people to work with.
    The good thingsThey are focused on equal opportunity. They provide fruit, cereal and capsuled coffee, also soy milk
    The challengessome systems are still quite manual
    4.0
    Machine Operator
    Mar 2020
    Great people work here make it a lot easier to work.
    The good thingsVery good job and rewarding job
    The challengesLeaning all the machines
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