Dispatch and Forklift Operator

Etch Coatings part of the Simmonds Group, WA-owned powder coating and industrial coatings company based in Wangara. We specialize in powder coating, sandblasting, spray painting and protective coatings for a wide range of steel and fabricated products.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with forklift, dispatch, warehouse or manufacturing experience who is happy to work across different areas of our powder-coating operation.

Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload and move materials and finished products.

• Load and unload trucks, trailers and shipping containers.

• Pick, prepare, pack and organize customer orders for dispatch.

• Assist with loading and unloading products from the powder-coating line.

• Assist with general powder-coating and production duties as required.

• Operate an overhead crane, or undertake training if required.

• Ensure completed orders are correctly prepared and meet customer requirements.

• Handle steel products, including sheets, lengths, tube and fabricated components.

• Liaise with the Production Supervisor to ensure jobs are ready for dispatch and delivery schedules are met.

• Complete dispatch and delivery paperwork accurately.

• Assist with receiving incoming materials and organizing stock within the yard and workshop.

• Report damaged products, tools, equipment or PPE.

• Maintain a clean, safe and organized yard, warehouse and workshop.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

• Perform other general production, yard and dispatch duties as required.

• Opportunity to learn powder-coating processes, machine operation and develop your skills within the business.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and hands-on, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Current Forklift License (LF) – essential.

• Previous experience in dispatch, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or a workshop environment is highly regarded.

• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.

• Ability to safely load and unload trucks and containers.

• Good attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.

• Experience handling steel or other large/heavy products is advantageous.

• Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to assist across different areas of the workshop.

• Previous powder-coating experience is not essential, as training can be provided to the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunities available.

• Overtime opportunities available

• Work across dispatch, production and powder-coating operations.

• Supportive team environment.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support for employees and their immediate family members.

If you are a reliable forklift operator looking for a hands-on role with the opportunity to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application through SEEK or email your resume and cover letter to ••••@perthplateandreo.com.au