At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery, batch materials, and ensure quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer of high-quality plant health products for agriculture.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role, competitive pay, ongoing training, and career development.
- Other info: Stable Monday-Friday roster with a strong safety culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and build a long-term career in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing preferred; forklift licence highly regarded.
The predicted salary is between 33.6 - 33.6 $ per hour.
Location: Yatala, QLD
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Shifts Available:
- Day Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm
- Afternoon Shift: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Pay Rates:
- Day Shift: $33.60/hr
- Afternoon Shift: $37.73/hr
About the Role
Join a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality plant health products to the agricultural industry, including fertilisers, soil conditioners, and biostimulants. We're seeking two Production Operators to join the team in permanent positions. This hands-on role combines machine operation, batching, forklift operation, quality checks, and general production duties within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy physical work, troubleshooting machinery, and being part of a supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.
About You & Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery and assist with machine troubleshooting
- Batch and weigh raw materials to production specifications
- Bag finished products and prepare pallets for dispatch
- Complete quality checks and production documentation accurately
- Operate counterbalance forklifts to move raw materials and finished stock (essential for day shift, highly regarded for afternoon shift)
- Assist with general warehouse and production duties
- Perform regular manual handling of up to 25kg throughout the shift
- Maintain high standards of workplace safety, housekeeping and quality
Previous experience within chemical, industrial or heavy manufacturing environments preferred. Current Forklift Licence highly regarded (required for day shift; training available for the right afternoon shift candidate). Comfortable working in a dusty powder-based manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE. Reliable, safety-focused and committed to producing quality work.
What's on Offer?
- Full-time permanent employment from day one
- Day and afternoon shift opportunities available
- Competitive hourly rates with built-in allowances
- Ongoing training and career development
- High reach forklift training available for suitable candidates
- Stable Monday-Friday roster
- Supportive team and strong safety culture
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