About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Production Hand to join our Supply Chain and Production team.

This is a hands-on role within a chemical manufacturing environment, supporting the safe and efficient production, packing, storage, and movement of chemical products. You will work across a range of production and warehouse activities and play an key role in maintaining quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Production & Manufacturing

- Blending and pouring chemicals in accordance with established procedures
- Packing and assembling finished chemical products
- Operating production equipment, including drum washing, pack line, and mixing equipment
- Manual packing and replenishment of stock
- Processing wastewater and hydro balance processing
- Reviewing and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Warehouse & Logistics

- Receiving, loading and unloading deliveries and trucks
- Picking and preparing customer orders
- Identifying, labelling and safely storing stock
- Operating a forklift and undertaking warehouse and chemical storage duties
- Assisting with stocktakes and inventory management

General Operations

- Performing general cleaning and maintenance duties as required
- Performing logistics and production office functions as required
- Ordering equipment and assisting with stock requirements
- Attending team meetings and contributing to continuous improvement
- Undertaking other duties as required to support the Production and Supply Chain teams

Safety, Quality & Environment Safety and quality are fundamental to everything we do.

You will be expected to work in accordance with our Quality, Safety and Environmental (QSE) Management Systems, ensuring that all activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with company procedures,



as well as applicable customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.

You will be expected to:

- Follow safe work practices and established procedures
- Identify and manage workplace risks
- Maintain a strong focus on product quality
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute positively to team goals
- Maintain a strong customer focus
- Ensure the integrity of our quality, safety and environmental systems

About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential

- A current Forklift Licence
- Minimum 3 years' experience in chemical mixing and packing
- Minimum 5 years' experience in chemical production or a related industry
- Experience working safely around chemicals and production equipment
- A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to product quality
- The ability to follow procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
- A reliable, practical and team-focused approach to work
- The ability to work across different production and warehouse functions as required

Desirable

- Current First Aid Certification
- Experience working within a formal Quality, Safety and Environmental Management System
- Experience in warehouse, logistics or manufacturing environments

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is hands-on, safety-focused and dependable, with the experience and confidence to work across chemical production, packing and warehouse operations.





You will need to be comfortable working in a physically active production environment, following established processes and contributing to a team where safety and quality are priorities.

If you have strong chemical manufacturing experience and are looking for a role where you can make a practical contribution every day, we would like to hear from you.

About Us

Most people have never heard of or are unaware of what "water treatment" is! At Hydrochem, we maintain crucial water and cooling installations at facilities many of us visit daily - shopping centres, airports, and universities. The water treatment industry contributes to our environment's health and prevents disease outbreaks.

We are one of Australia's leading water treatment companies, with a proud history spanning over 40 years. From small beginnings, we now have branches in every state and territory across Australia. We provide the highest quality service using both digital and chemistry technology.

How to apply

We value inclusion and diversity – We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from our multicultural communities, or people for who English is a second language, people with disabilities, older Australians and parents returning to the workforce.

If you are looking for a position that offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills further, please apply by clicking 'Apply Now'!

Extra Info

Please send your resume together with a covering letter telling us why you want to join the Hydrochem family

- Applicants need to have the right to work in Australia.
- You will be required to obtain a working with children's and police check.

📌 Production Hand - Chemical Manufacturing (Braeside)
🏢 HydroChem
📍 Braeside