At a Glance
- Tasks: Support production lines and develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Porta, a leading Australian manufacturer backed by the Borg Group.
- Benefits: Long-term career opportunities, friendly work environment, and close to home.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Gain experience with state-of-the-art machinery and grow your skills.
- Qualifications: Forklift license and previous machine operation experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 21.6 - 26.4 $ per hour.
Porta is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of building products, trusted by builders, joiners, suppliers and stockists nationwide.
Backed by the Borg Group, one of Australia’s most established family-owned industrial groups, Porta is supported by significant investment, national scale and strong manufacturing capability.
About the role
- Dayshift and Afternoon shifts available
- Support our production lines while learning our products, processes, and quality standard
- Develop hands‑on skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Receive training to build your knowledge and confidence on the production floor.
- For motivated employees, gain the opportunity to operate our state‑of‑the‑art production machinery.
- Be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.
About you
- Have a forklift license
- Have previous experience in machine operation or working within a production environment
- Be looking for a long‑term career opportunity
- Have excellent attention to detail, quality and safety
- Be physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks Be reliable and motivated to do your best every day
As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre‑employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, vision, drug and alcohol testing.
Being one of the largest and fastest growing employers on the Central Coast, we can offer you:
- The ability to work close to home
- Long term career opportunities
- A friendly work environment
About us
Recently, Porta brought together several well‑known businesses, including Porta Mouldings, Australian Panels, Dongwha Australia, Carter Holt Harvey Plywood and easycraft - creating a broader, more capable organisation delivering complete building solutions to its customers.
This newly integrated portfolio under Porta, also includes Borg’s flagship brand, polytec.
Our portfolio now spans outdoor timber; plywood; MDF; particleboard; decorative doors, panels and benchtops; wall linings; mouldings and engineered structural products including STRUCTAflor with its iconic YELLOWtongue.
With extensive manufacturing facilities across Australia, we are proud to support regional communities and local jobs.
Sustainability, responsible sourcing and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.
We are building the next chapter of Porta - bringing together trusted brands, expanded capability and a clear focus on the future.
If you’re looking to be part of a growing Australian manufacturer with strong foundations and long‑term ambition, we’d love to hear from you.
Porta. Shaped by History. Built for the Future.
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Porta Products is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture at our Oberon facility in rural NSW. We prioritise employee growth through hands-on training and development opportunities, particularly for apprentices, while fostering a commitment to safety and sustainability. With over 100 years of industry expertise, we provide a stable and innovative environment where you can thrive and contribute to meaningful projects in the construction sector.
