Pay Rate: $33 -$47 per hour + Shift Allowances + Overtime + Super
About the Role
We are seeking experienced, safety-focused Machine Operators to join a leading Australian building products manufacturer at their high-volume facility in Coopers Plains. Operating on automated production lines, you will manufacture essential plasterboard and interior lining products for the national construction industry.
Shift Roster
- Current Roster: 8-hour rotating shifts (Day, Afternoon, and Night).
- From January: Transitioning to 12-hour rotating shifts (Day, Afternoon and Night), offering strong earning potential and extra days off.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging machinery.
- Operate a forklift to load raw materials and move finished product packs.
- Perform routine quality checks, basic troubleshooting, and minor line adjustments to minimise downtime.
- Complete production logs and strictly follow all WHS, LOTO, and PPE procedures.
What You Need
- Mandatory Licence: A current High-Risk Work Licence (LF - Forklift) with proven operating experience.
- Shift Commitment: Availability to work 8-hour rotating shifts now and transition to 12-hour rotating shifts in January.
- Experience: Previous machine operating experience in fast-paced manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
- Attributes: Strong safety mindset, valuable mechanical/HMI aptitude, and physical fitness to work in a dusty industrial setting.
- Full Australian working rights and ability to pass a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening).
What's in It for You?
- Competitive hourly base rates plus shift allowances and overtime penalties.
- Ongoing stability with a major national manufacturer and genuine pathways to permanent roles.
- Full PPE, comprehensive on-the-job training, and free onsite parking.
How to Apply
Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence and ready for your next manufacturing role? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume. *@randstad.com.au