Attention WHM Visa Holders - This position does NOT qualify towards the 88 days of specified regional work.
CLS is a commercial laundry located in Cannonvale, servicing the Whitsunday Islands and mainland hotels.
We are seeking motivatedfull-time Production Operatorsto join our morning and afternoon teams.
Applicants with acurrent forklift licencewill be prioritised and paid at a higher rate.
Production Operator
As a Production Operator, your primary focus will be processing linen efficiently through our production lines while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
This role involves feeding linen through commercial laundry machinery, quality checking finished products and working as part of a fast-paced production team.
Working Hours & Availability
Applicantsmustbe available to work five days per week on either the morning or afternoon team (or a rotating roster if required), with Saturday work during busy periods including school holidays, Christmas and public holidays.
Shift Times
AM TEAM (Mon–Fri):6:00am – 2:00pm
PM TEAM (Mon–Fri):12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday:6:00am – 12:00pm / 2:00pm
Please note that finishing times may vary depending on workload.
Requirements
Successful applicants must:
Hold a current forklift licence (highly desirable)
Be physically fit and capable of working at a fast pace




Be comfortable working in a warm environment
Be available to work Saturdays during busy periods
Be dependable and committed
Work well within a team environment
Have reliable transport
Be available Monday to Friday for either the AM or PM team
Have no planned leave during December and January
Please include your preferred shift and earliest available start date in your application.
Pay Rates
Adult Full-Time & Penalty Rates
Laundry Employee Level 1
Ordinary Rate:$*****/hr
Before 6:00am:$*****/hr
Overtime (after 7.6 hours):$*****/hr
After 6:00pm:$*****/hr
Saturday (first 3 hours):$*****/hr
Saturday (after 3 hours) & Sunday:$*****/hr
Public Holidays:$*****/hr
Rates increase after 6 months in accordance with the award.
Junior rates apply to employees aged under 20 years.
Staff Benefits
Uniforms provided after 6 months
Employee of the Month awards
Discounts across thousands of retailers through our employee perks platform
If you're planning to relocate to Airlie Beach, please apply once you're available to attend an interview.
Career Growth
Career progression opportunities available.
We believe in promoting from within and supporting our people to grow into leadership and specialist roles across our operations.

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