Thinking about relocating to Queensland?
We'd love to hear from you.
SleepMaker offers the opportunity to join a stable, growing Australian manufacturer with long-term career opportunities.
If you're an experienced Machine Operator planning a move to South East Queensland, now is the perfect time to join our team at our NEW Heathwood location.
Who We Are
At SleepMaker, part of The Comfort Group, we are proud to be one of Australasia's leading bedding manufacturers.
Our products are found in homes, hotels, and retailers across the region — and it is our people who make it happen.
For over 90 years, The Comfort Group has been helping Australians and New Zealanders enjoy a better night's sleep.
We manufacture innovative sleep solutions designed to provide comfort, support, temperature regulation, and pressure relief.
The Comfort Group is home to some of Australasia's most recognised bedding brands, including SleepMaker, Sleepyhead, Dunlop Foams, Beautyrest, and Dunlopillo.
We manufacture a wide range of mattresses, bedding products, and specialist foam solutions for retail and commercial customers, including major hotel groups and export markets across Asia.
As the only bedding manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere producing its own speciality foam, we continue to invest in our people, products, technology, and operations.
About the Role
Join SleepMaker, part of The Comfort Group, at our new Heathwood manufacturing facility.
We are seeking reliable and experienced Machine Operators to join our growing production team.
This is an opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment, develop your skills, and help produce high-quality bedding products for homes, hotels, retailers,



and commercial customers across Australia and beyond.
With full training, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this is a great opportunity for people looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Operate production machinery safely and efficiently.
Set up, adjust, and monitor machines during production.
Load raw materials and components into machinery.
Perform machine changeovers and basic adjustments where required.
Monitor machine performance and product quality.
Identify issues, perform basic troubleshooting, and report faults.
Complete quality checks and production documentation.
Follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures.
Perform manual handling tasks, including moving materials and finished products.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
Work collaboratively with production team members to achieve daily targets.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Machine Operator, you will play an important role in manufacturing high-quality mattresses and bedding products.
Your duties may include:
Operating mattress manufacturing equipment.
Running production machinery such as quilting, filling, bagging, pressing, and assembly equipment.
Loading and handling materials, components, and finished products.
Inspecting products to ensure quality standards are achieved.




Supporting productive production processes across multiple areas of the factory.
Learning and operating different machines as required.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking reliable, safety-focused team members who take pride in producing quality products.
Successful candidates will have:
Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical awareness and ability to understand production equipment
Experience setting up, running, and monitoring machinery
Ability to identify production issues and follow troubleshooting processes
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment
Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
Ability to perform physical work and manual handling tasks
Reliable work ethic and willingness to learn
Forklift Licence (LF)
Why Join Us?
By joining SleepMaker, you will become part of a supportive manufacturing team with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
Benefits include:
Full-time, stable employment
Competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience
Overtime opportunities where available
Early finish Fridays (12pm finish)
Onsite parking
Full training and support
Opportunities to learn multiple production processes
Employee benefits and product discounts
Work with one of Australia's most recognised bedding brands
Safety First
We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace.All employees are expected to follow safety procedures, use PPE correctly, report hazards, and contribute to a positive safety culture.
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📌 Machine Operator (Queensland)
🏢 The Comfort Group
📍 Queensland