Job Description

Production / Materials Handler 12 hour shift

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Production Operator – Forklift & PVC Pipe Handling

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Location: Caringbah

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Industry: Plastics Manufacturing

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Employment Type: Casual with pathway to full-time

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Roster: 12-hour rotating shifts - 7-day cycle

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Rate: $54.60 per hour annualised rate

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Join a Leading Plastics Manufacturer

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Are you an experienced Forklift Driver or Production Operator looking for a long-term prospect with an established plastics manufacturer? We are seeking a reliable, hands-on operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Caringbah.

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This is a material handling and quality-focused role, working with continuous-length PVC pipe and supporting the final stages of production.

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You'll complete one week of paid day-shift training before moving onto the structured 12-hour rotating roster, with a genuine pathway to permanent full-time employment.

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About the Role: Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe handling, inspection and preparation of finished PVC pipe products.

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Your duties will include:

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- Operating a forklift to move and handle PVC pipe and materials
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- Taking finished continuous-length PVC pipe off the production line
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- Conducting final visual inspections to ensure products meet quality standards
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- Checking finished pipe for defects, damage and presentation
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- Measuring and checking product specifications where required
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- Safely stacking, handling and preparing finished products for packaging and dispatch
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- Packaging finished products and assisting with crate assembly
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- Completing basic fabrication and general hands-on material handling duties
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- Conducting quality checks and recording results
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- Identifying and reporting product defects, faults or production issues
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- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
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- Following all WHS, quality and environmental procedures
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14th August, 2026

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About You To be successful, you will have:

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- Current forklift licence and practical forklift experience
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- Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, plastics or a similar hands-on environment
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- Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
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- Experience handling long, bulky or manufactured products is highly regarded
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- Ability to safely perform repetitive manual and material handling tasks
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- Experience working 12-hour shifts is highly desirable
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- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
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- Ability to follow procedures and work safely as part of a team
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- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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What's on Offer

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- $54.60 per hour annualised rate
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- 12-hour rotating roster across a 7-day cycle
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- One week of paid day-shift training
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- Ongoing casual employment with a pathway to permanent full-time
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- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established manufacturer
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- Hands-on role with a positive mix of forklift driving, material handling and quality inspection
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- Supportive team environment and ongoing training
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If you're a reliable forklift operator or hands-on production worker looking for stability, good earning potential and a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

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📌 Production / Materials Handler 12 hour shift (New South Wales)
🏢 Symmetry Human Resources
📍 New South Wales