Casual Production Operator

Porta Mouldings; Myrtleford; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Ongoing training

Career development

Job summary

Porta Mouldings in Myrtleford is seeking motivated individuals for our production team. You will operate machinery, support production targets, and contribute to a culture of quality and safety in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

We provide training to learn tasks safely, with ongoing development and a supportive team. If you are reliable, eager to learn, and prepared to work day, afternoon or night shifts, this is a great entry into manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to learn and adapt to production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and support production processes
• Collaborate with your team to meet daily production targets
• Monitor quality and take pride in getting things right the first time
• Identify issues and speak up to improve how things are done
• Work across different areas of production as needed
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintenance
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organised

Skills

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Reliability

Attendance

Quality focus

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Porta has been supplying timber and panel products for residential and commercial construction for over 100 years.

With deep industry expertise, we understand the critical relationship between timber and panel materials in every project — which is why we’re committed to offering a comprehensive, curated product range from a single, trusted supplier.

We support the home improvement, building, trade, and commercial sectors, delivering quality, consistency, and innovation at every step. We’re passionate about progress and sustainability; and proudly Australian. Our focus is on providing solutions that meet current demands and anticipate future trends — enabling our customers to build into the future with confidence.

That’s how Porta is built for the future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for the right people to join our production team in Myrtleford.

If you take pride in what you do, show up ready to contribute, and look for ways to improve, you’ll fit right in. We can teach the technical skills — what matters most is your work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn. You will be provided with training to safely carry out all activities associated with efficient and productive operation of the designated work area.

You’ll be working in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, operating equipment, supporting production, and contributing to a team focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate machinery and support production processes
• Collaborate with your team to meet daily production targets
• Monitor quality and take pride in getting things right the first time
• Identify issues and speak up to improve how things are done
• Work across different areas of production as needed
• Perform basic equipment checks and maintenance
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organised

What We’re Looking For

You will:

• Be committed to the workplace health and safety of yourself and your team mates
• Support team mates and work toward shared targets
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment
• Take ownership of your role and follow tasks through
• Be dependable and consistent in your attendance and effort
• Care about quality and the standard of your work
• Contribute to structured problem solving and clear shift handovers
• Stay focused and safety-aware in a fast pace environment
• Be open to feedback and willing to keep improvingii? -- Actually keep as 9th item
• Be physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks
• Be available to work shifts, including day, afternoon and night (weekends and public holidays)
• A forklift licence, whilst not essential, will be highly regarded

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive casual hourly rates
• Weekly payroll processing
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A workplace that values effort, improvement, and teamwork

Porta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre‑employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric and drug and alcohol testing.