Production Worker (Industrial factory)

PRODUCTION WORKER | Industrial Factory | Turrella NSW

(open to travel to Minto NSW in 12 months to a new and bigger factory)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The primary purpose of this role is to safely and efficiently support factory operations through the operation of overhead cranes, forklifts and other workplace equipment to handle, move, prepare and dispatch materials, finished goods and stock. The role also assists with loading and unloading trucks, maintaining safe and organised work areas, and undertaking general production, manufacturing and factory tasks as directed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating overhead crane in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.

• Operating a forklift and use trolleys to move materials, finished goods and stock within the workplace.

• Preparing, handling and moving finished goods for dispatch.

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.

• Assisting with general factory, production and manufacturing tasks as directed.

• Maintaining a clear, organised and safe work area in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures.

• Use of powered and hand tools where required.

CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Strong multitasking skills to manage and meet workload requirements.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Complete tasks and jobs in a timely and efficient manner.

• Strong understanding of WHS requirements, and consistently implements them into daily tasks, including keeping work areas clean and tidy at all times.

• Competent at undertaking the full range of duties and tasks involved within their section.

• Flexible, willing and able to rotate workstations within their section to suit workload and team requirements.

• Understanding the application of quality control techniques, including the ability to recognise basic deviations/faults.

• Charged with overseeing particular hand tools under their management in their area, including informing relevant personnel if/when maintenance, repairs or replacement are required.

• Proficient in operating equipment used in the manufacturing process applicable to their area, such as overhead crane.

• Perform all duties incidental and peripheral to the Employees work. Such work would not normally require additional training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This role may require additional hours of overtime work to meet operational and job-related deadlines. Overtime rates will apply accordingly in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

Currently based in Turrella/Wolli Creek. However, entire factory moving to Minto NSW by end of 2027. Looking for someone with enthusiasm and willing to travel to Minto when the time comes.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrates a professional, responsible and safety-conscious attitude at work.

• Presents fit for work and does not attend work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Able to safely perform the inherent physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods.

• Able to safely undertake manual handling tasks required for the role, including lifting in accordance with safe work procedures.

• Willing to undertake further training, instruction or qualifications required to safely and effectively perform the role.

HOURS

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

• Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm

• Overtime available during busy periods

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