Factory Hand

D&H Kennedy Holdings Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

D&H Kennedy Holdings Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a reliable Factory Hand to join our production team. The role focuses on inspection and packaging of finished goods, ensuring flawless finish and secure packing while assisting with general production and material handling.

You will work in a supportive, tight-knit team with learning opportunities, manual handling of heavy items, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with manual handling and lifting heavy items.
• High precision when inspecting finished products and during pretreatment processes.
• Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia (proof required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct final quality checks on finished items and safely package to prevent damage.
• Prepare and hang large steel items and pretreat aluminium surfaces.
• Safely load/unload trucks and manage incoming/outgoing stock.
• Assist with general cleaning, maintenance and all factory duties as needed.

Skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Punctual

Tools

Forklift

Job description

D&H Kennedy Holdings Powder Coating is a family-owned business that has been providing high-quality powder coating for 32 years and is looking for a reliable, hardworking Factory Hand to join our production team. The primary focus of this role is the inspection and packaging of finished goods. You will ensure our products are flawlessly finished and securely packed, while also assisting with general production and material handling across the factory.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting final quality checks on finished items and safely packaging them to prevent damage during transit
• Preparing and hanging large steel items and pretreating aluminium surfaces
• Safely loading and unloading trucks and managing incoming/outgoing stock
• Helping with general cleaning, maintenance, and assisting with all general factory duties as needed

About you

• Comfortable with manual handling and lifting heavy steel/aluminium items when required
• High precision when inspecting finished products and following pretreatment processes
• Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia (proof required)
• Forklift License highly regarded but not mandatory
• Punctual team player with a strong work ethic and a safety-first mindset
• Consistent ongoing work and hours
• Supportive, tight-knit team
• Opportunity for learning and development