Location: Cardinal Packaging Yarwun

Are you seeking a workplace that values safety, sustainability, teamwork, and a work-life balance? Join Cardinal Packaging as a Packaging Assembler and be a vital part of a supportive, dynamic team!

Who This Role Would Suit

This role would suit someone with previous hands-on experience in laboring, construction, landscaping, farming, mechanical work or a similar practical environment.

Previous heavy industrial site experience is not required. We are looking for someone who is reliable, honest, physically capable and who can work well with others. You should be comfortable performing repetitive production tasks, following established procedures and contributing as part of a small team.

This is an entry-level, hands-on production role rather than a technical or trade position. It offers valuable experience within a heavy industrial site environment, along with the opportunity for stable, long-term employment.

Requirements

- Obtain an Explosives Security Clearance, which involves:

- Providing an original Birth Certificate (not an extract/copy) or Passport.
- Presenting Photo ID and a Medicare or Bank card.
- Security background checks.

- Be willing to undergo:

- Police and security background checks.
- Drug and alcohol testing.

- Demonstrate moderate to high physical fitness to meet the demands of manual labor tasks and production line operations.

- Hold Australian citizenship / permanent residency to meet security clearance eligibility requirements.

- Own transport

Preferred but not essential qualifications:

- A valid forklift ticket.

- Experience with power and hand tools.

Note: Verify your eligibility for an Explosives Security Clearance on the Business Queensland website: How to apply for a security clearance for security-sensitive explosives.

Pay Rates

- Starting rate: $35/hr.

- Earning potential: Up to $40/hr. (casual position).

- Work hours:



30–42 per week (penalty rates apply).

Engagement period

This is an ongoing role.

Work Schedule

- Rostered four- or five-day working week

- Shifts scheduled between Monday and Saturday

- Shifts generally range from 8 to 12 hours

- Some Sunday work when required

- Some public holiday work when required

What We Offer

- Comprehensive on-the-job training in a practical, hands-on environment

- Opportunities for external training and further skill development

- Valuable experience working within a heavy industrial site environment

- A dynamic workplace where schedules and production priorities can change quickly

- A small, supportive team that values safety, reliability and quality work

- A workplace where your experience, ideas and contribution are respected

Your Role

As a Packaging Assembler, you will support the mining industry by producing high-quality export packaging while maintaining strict safety, quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Complete required safety checks, including Take 5s and JSAs

- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox discussions

- Conduct pre-start checks and set up tools and equipment

- Use hand and power tools as part of the production process

- Rotate through production tasks to support workflow and changing priorities

- Ensure all work complies with dangerous goods and export requirements

- Maintain high housekeeping standards to support a clean and protected workplace

- Safely operate plant equipment and forklifts, where licensed

- Maintain a strong eye for safety and identify potential hazards during production tasks.

- Restock raw materials and transfer completed products to storage areas

- Carry out other related duties as required

Ready to join us?

Immediate starts are available for suitable applicants.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a heavy industrial manufacturing site while working as part of a small, supportive team.

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📌 Production Labourer (Yarwun)
🏢 Cardinal Packaging
📍 Yarwun