This year we celebrate 20 years in the Wodonga region. We asked our 20-year employees what they love about working at Visy Wodonga:
Drew Deary
“I enjoy the job I do and the friendships that have evolved over the years.
“I think my favourite memories over the years are seeing how everyone in the company, regardless of position, gets around other team members in times of need.
David Vile
“Seeing the evolution of the plant from when I started in 2003 – it was basically just finished and there has been continuous progress over the years, such as the construction and then expansion of the Glama plant along with the installation of the Ducker system. Also, the evolution of transport in the last 20 years, with new methods of load restraint and bigger trucks such as A-Doubles are now common place.”
Paul Hallahan
“Hanging out of a helicopter taking photos of the site/building. The pictures still hang on the wall in the Wodonga boardroom.”
Kim Ang
“Job security and the people I work with. They are so friendly.”
Damien Smith
“The opportunity to promote from within, I started as an entry level worker and have been able to work in many roles in my 20 years. Also, the team specifically at Wodonga, I have built many strong friendships over the years.”
James Wallace
“The people that I work with, have a mutual respect for others among team members.
“I will be forever grateful for the assistance that I received while my wife was having cancer treatment in Melbourne. Helping with transport, and accommodation helped get through a tough time.”
Paul Ludbey
“My job has huge variety.”
Geoff Harmer
“Comradery and a good company, diversity of work.
“The start up and helping to develop a good work culture, being a part of a new generation.”
Our Wodonga operations managers also shared what they love about working there:
Ricky Skey, Operations Manager
“I like the variety of working with all teams across the plant. I enjoy working with these teams in solving problems which assist gaining more sustainable results. This allows for a more stable work area and work becomes easier for all.”
Mark Bain, Operations Manager
“I would say the opportunities, I walked into the Wodonga site 20 years ago as a process worker with an ambition to become a supervisor, fast forward 20 years and I am a site operations manager.”
We’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 20 years at the site. We now also have multiple generations of the same family working with us. They include:
