Chemical Blender & Batcher — Forklift Operator

Jobwire; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobwire in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a reliable operator with chemical manufacturing experience to handle raw materials, weigh and batch, and operate forklift equipment. The role requires safe handling of soda ash, citric acid, and SMBS, with a focus on accuracy and procedural compliance.

You will follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, maintain production records, and work effectively as part of a team in a 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday shift. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
• Forklift licence or certification preferred.
• Ability to handle and batch raw materials.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and batching raw materials.
• Operating blending and processing equipment.
• Forklift operation to move materials to hoppers.
• Handling and transferring chemical materials safely.
• Moving materials and finished products around production area using a forklift.
• Completing production records and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Following site safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chemical handling

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused operator who has experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment and is confident handling raw materials and operating a forklift.
Key Requirements

• Operating a forklift to safely transport and load raw materials into hoppers.
• Experience as a Blender, Batcher, Process Operator or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely handle and work with soda ash, citric acid and SMBS (sodium metabisulfite).
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to accurately measure, batch and blend raw materials according to production requirements.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and safety instructions.
• Physically capable of handling materials and working in a production environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Immediate Start

7am – 3pm Monday to Friday

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused operator who has experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment and is confident handling raw materials and operating a forklift.
Key Requirements

• Operating a forklift to safely transport and load raw materials into hoppers.
• Experience as a Blender, Batcher, Process Operator or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely handle and work with soda ash, citric acid and SMBS (sodium metabisulfite).
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to accurately measure, batch and blend raw materials according to production requirements.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and safety instructions.
• Physically capable of handling materials and working in a production environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team.

The Role
Your responsibilities will include:

• Weighing and batching raw materials.
• Operating blending and processing equipment.
• Operating a forklift to safely transport and load raw materials into hoppers.
• Handling and transferring chemical materials safely.
• Moving raw materials and finished products around the production area using a forklift.
• Completing production records and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Following all site safety, quality and environmental procedures.

If you have chemical manufacturing experience, a forklift licence and the skills to work safely with soda ash, citric acid and SMBS, we would like to hear from you.

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