Job Description

Production Operator | Permanent Opportunity | Day & Afternoon Shifts

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Location: Yatala, QLD

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Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

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Shifts Available: Day Shift: 6:30am – 2:30pm | Afternoon Shift: 1:00pm – 9:00pm

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Pay Rates: Day Shift: $31.90/hr | Afternoon Shift: $35.78/hr

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Start: ASAP

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About the Role

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Join a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality plant health products to the agricultural industry, including fertilisers, soil conditioners, and biostimulants. We're seeking Production Operators to join the team in permanent positions. This hands-on role combines machine operation, batching, forklift operation, quality checks, and general production duties within a fast-paced manufacturing workplace. If you enjoy physical work, troubleshooting machinery, and being part of a supportive team, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.

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About You & Responsibilities

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- Perform regular manual handling of up to 25kg throughout the shift
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- Current Forklift Licence highly regarded (required for day shift; training available for the right afternoon shift candidate)
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- Operate production machinery and assist with machine troubleshooting
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- Batch and weigh raw materials to production specifications
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- Bag finished products and prepare pallets for dispatch
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- Complete quality checks and production documentation accurately
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- Operate counterbalance forklifts to move raw materials and finished stock (essential for day shift, highly regarded for afternoon shift)
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- Assist with general warehouse and production duties
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- Maintain high standards of workplace safety, housekeeping and quality
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- Previous experience within chemical, industrial or heavy manufacturing environments preferred
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- Comfortable working in a dusty powder-based manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE
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- Reliable, safety-focused and committed to producing quality work
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What's on Offer?

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- Full-time permanent employment from day one
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- Day and afternoon shift opportunities available
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- Competitive hourly rates with built-in allowances
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- Ongoing training and career development
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- High reach forklift training available for suitable candidates
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- Stable Monday-Friday roster
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- Supportive team and strong safety culture
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