Multiple positions available to support our seasonal operations until 30 April 2027 Day or night shift opportunities available Varied, hands-on role across warehouse, forklift and product-processing activities

About Us Steritech is the leading and trusted contract sterilisation and decontamination processor in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of the largest worldwide. We are a customer and employee focused business that provides clients with unique opportunities to open their business to new markets through cutting-edge, technically advanced solutions.

Position Overview Steritech is seeking a number of full-time, maximum-term Plant Operators to support increased operational requirements during our busy season until 30th April 2027.

Day or night shift positions are available, working 12-hour shifts across a roster that includes every second weekend.

This is a varied, hands-on operational role supporting the safe receipt, movement, processing and dispatch of customer product. Your duties will include forklift operation, warehouse activities, product preparation, data entry, processing support and routine equipment and safety checks.

The role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality and following established procedures in a fast-paced operational environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Receiving customer product and completing quantity, condition and quality checks

Entering accurate product and processing information into the Warehouse Management System

Operating forklifts to unload, move, stage and load customer product

Preparing, labelling, securing and positioning loads for processing

Moving and monitoring product through designated warehouse and processing areas





Supporting routine plant and processing activities in accordance with established procedures

Retrieving samples and dosimeters and completing associated records where required

Preparing processed product, documentation and loads for dispatch

Completing scanning, data entry and general operational documentation

Performing forklift and equipment pre-starts and routine safety checks

Identifying and reporting product, equipment or operational issues

Maintaining a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment

Supporting shift handovers and working collaboratively with the wider Operations team

Key Requirements – About You You will be a reliable and safety-focused operator who is comfortable working across a range of warehouse and operational duties. You will have practical forklift experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures and complete records accurately.

You will communicate clearly, work positively as part of a team and be willing to learn Steritech’s specialised systems and processes. You must also be comfortable with manual handling, repetitive activities and spending extended periods on your feet.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or regulated manufacturing environment

Current LF Forklift Licence and practical forklift experience





Current driver’s licence and/or reliable transport to and from the site

Availability to work 12-hour day or night shifts, including every second weekend

Physical capability to complete manual handling and active operational duties

Demonstrated computer literacy and accurate data-entry skills

Confidence learning and using warehouse, transport booking or other operational systems

Strong safety awareness, attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Current First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain it

Quarantine Approved certification, or the ability to obtain it

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

Completion of secondary education to VCE, VCAL or equivalent

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations, Plant Operations or a related field

Experience in sterilisation, biosecurity, GMP, medical device, healthcare or another regulated environment

Application Requirements

Steritech ONLY accepts applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical check, National Police check, and Reference check.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Declaration Steritech is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our people.

Steritech welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and all suitable candidates will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.

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📌 Plant Operator (Maximum-Term) (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Steritech
📍 Port Phillip City