Production Support & Forklift Operator
Job Location:
Chipping Norton - Australia
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Job Summary
This growing and fastpaced powder-coating manufacturing business who offer the largest range of powder and paint warranty systems for aluminium steel and other substrates for powder coating clients in Sydney & Melbourne. With a strong focus on safety efficiency and customer service the site operates as a key production hub handling largescale materials and timesensitive workflows.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Support & Forklift Operator to join the team. This role is a vital interface within the business supporting production throughput while ensuring the safe handling storage and movement of goods across the facility.
The position is responsible for maintaining efficient factory operations including accountability for:
- Safe handling of aluminium extrusions and oversized materials
- Coordination of goods receivable and dispatch processes
- Supporting production flow to meet operational deadlines
- Accurate documentation and inventory control
- Identifying and reporting quality concerns
- Maintaining strong internal and external customer interactions
Working within a busy production environment this role requires a highly skilled forklift operator with strong attention to detail a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive under pressure.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations and Production Supervisor your responsibilities will include:
- Operating forklifts to move heavy and oversized aluminium extrusion materials safely
- Unloading inbound deliveries checking recording and storing goods received
- Preparing and loading finished goods for dispatch in line with schedules
- Supplying production lines with required materials to maintain workflow efficiency
- Strapping and securing loads to prevent damage during movement and transport
- Conducting quality checks on incoming and outgoing goods flagging any issues
- Completing accurate administration and documentation related to inventory and movements
- Assisting in maintaining a clean organised and safe working environment
- Supporting team members and contributing to overall production performance
This is a hands-on physically active role that requires strong teamwork reliability and the ability to adapt to changing production demands.
The Right Candidate Will Have:
- Current Forklift Licence (LF Class) and valid Drivers Licence
- Proven 3 years (minimum) experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience handling aluminium extrusion steel products or similarly heavy materials is highly regarded
- Strong safety awareness with a consistent work attendance record
- Solid numeracy and administrative skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fastpaced environment
- A hands-on teamplayer attitude with a cando / willdo mindset
- Own transport and flexibility to work overtime when required
Why this business
- Full-time stable employment within a well-established and growing business
- Competitive hourly rate with regular overtime opportunities available
- Consistent work schedule with strong job security
- Supportive team-oriented workplace culture
- Strong focus on safety and employee wellbeing
- Ongoing cross-functional training and opportunity to build skills within manufacturing operations
- Exposure to a variety of tasks providing role diversity and development
- Opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate
- Leadership team that values reliability hard work and initiative
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
- Onsite parking and convenient location
Next Steps
If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next opportunity we encourage you to apply now.
