At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts, handle PVC pipes, and ensure quality standards in production.
- Company: Join a leading plastics manufacturer with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Earn $54.60 per hour, enjoy paid training, and pathway to full-time.
- Other info: 12-hour rotating shifts with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Stability, good pay, and hands-on work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Forklift licence, manufacturing experience, and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 54.6 - 54.6 $ per hour.
Location: Caringbah
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Employment Type: Casual with pathway to full-time
Roster: 12-hour rotating shifts - 7-day cycle
Rate: $54.60 per hour annualised rate
Join a Leading Plastics Manufacturer
Are you an experienced Forklift Driver or Production Operator looking for a long-term opportunity with an established plastics manufacturer? We are seeking a reliable, hands-on operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Caringbah. This is a material handling and quality-focused role, working with continuous-length PVC pipe and supporting the final stages of production.
You'll complete one week of paid day-shift training before moving onto the structured 12-hour rotating roster, with a genuine pathway to permanent full-time employment.
About the Role:
Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe handling, inspection and preparation of finished PVC pipe products. Your duties will include:
- Operating a forklift to move and handle PVC pipe and materials
- Taking finished continuous-length PVC pipe off the production line
- Conducting final visual inspections to ensure products meet quality standards
- Checking finished pipe for defects, damage and presentation
- Measuring and checking product specifications where required
- Safely stacking, handling and preparing finished products for packaging and dispatch
- Packaging finished products and assisting with crate assembly
- Completing basic fabrication and general hands-on material handling duties
- Conducting quality checks and recording results
- Identifying and reporting product defects, faults or production issues
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
- Following all WHS, quality and environmental procedures
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Current forklift licence and practical forklift experience
- Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, plastics or a similar hands-on environment
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
- Experience handling long, bulky or manufactured products is highly regarded
- Ability to safely perform repetitive manual and material handling tasks
- Experience working 12-hour shifts is highly desirable
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Ability to follow procedures and work safely as part of a team
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
What's on Offer
- $54.60 per hour annualised rate
- 12-hour rotating roster across a 7-day cycle
- One week of paid day-shift training
- Ongoing casual employment with a pathway to permanent full-time
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established manufacturer
- Hands-on role with a good mix of forklift driving, material handling and quality inspection
- Supportive team environment and ongoing training
If you're a reliable forklift operator or hands-on production worker looking for stability, good earning potential and a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
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