Warehouse Team Member

Ashton Manufacturing is one of Australia’s leading funeral product manufacturers, supplying high-quality coffins, caskets and accessories nationwide. We are currently seeking reliable and hands-on Finishing & Dispatch team members to join our growing team.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in quality workmanship, and wants stable, long-term employment in a supportive team environment.

About Us:

Since 1977, Ashton Manufacturing has been proudly Australian owned and operated, manufacturing and supplying premium quality caskets, coffins, and accessories to funeral homes across the country.

We offer one of the most comprehensive product ranges in the industry, including our patented Expression Coffin range, the internationally acclaimed Batesville Casket Company range, and our traditional Ashton Manufacturing line. Our business continues to grow as we respond to the evolving needs of modern funeral services.

At Ashton Manufacturing, Care, Craftsmanship & Quality are at the heart of everything we do — from the way we support our people and customers to the pride we take in every product we produce.

About the Role:

In this role you will be responsible for the assembly, finishing, wrapping and dispatch of our products, ensuring every item meets our quality standards and is prepared safely and securely for transport.

Your day will include:

• Assembling coffin components (lining, trimming, attaching handles and finishing)
• Applying wrapping / Expressions artwork to a high standard
• Inspecting products for quality and defects
• Preparing, packing and labelling orders for dispatch
• Loading and unloading products onto trucks carefully to prevent damage
• Verifying picking slips and delivery dockets
• Operating tools, machinery and equipment safely
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas
• Supporting your team with shared tasks and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

We’re open to a wide range of backgrounds as full training is provided, including people who have worked in:

• Pick & pack / warehousing
• Dispatch or logistics
• Manufacturing or production
• Retail stock handling or similar hands-on roles

About You:

• Strong attention to detail
• Pride in quality and presentation
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable with light-to-moderate manual handling
• Able to follow processes and safety procedures
• Willing to learn and be trained
• Forklift experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Why Join Us?:

• $33.05 per hour + Superannuation
• Stable Casual position working 38 hours per week role with a well-established Australian business
• Supportive team environment with clear expectations
• Structured training on products, systems, and processes

This role offers the chance to work with a respected Australian manufacturer in a stable, customer-focused position, where your attention to detail and consistency really matter and good work is genuinely valued..

Apply now to become part of a company that genuinely values quality, people and purpose.