General Hand (Forklift Licence Required)

EGR Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EGR Group in Brisbane is seeking a General Hand to join our Plastic Extrusion Manufacturing Division. This full-time, permanent role supports the granulation process and involves handling plastic sheet offcuts for recycling and reprocessing, with initial training on the 3:00 pm–11:00 pm shift.

You will operate a forklift, help with production duties, maintain a safe, tidy workspace, and contribute to our quality manufacturing culture.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence is required.
• Willing to work 3:00 pm–11:00 pm during training.
• Previous manufacturing/warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Physically fit for repetitive hands-on work.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move materials, bins and pallets.
• Support granulation and recycle/reprocess plastic offcuts.
• Sort, prepare and handle plastic materials for recycling.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Assist with general production and manufacturing duties as required.
• Follow workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Job description

General Hand (Forklift Licence Required)

EGR is one of Queensland’s largest manufacturing operations, with its headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in Brisbane. Employing more than 600 staff worldwide, EGR is a market leader in product design and manufacturing, supplying innovative products to both Australian and international automotive markets.

We are seeking a General Hand to join our Plastic Extrusion Manufacturing Division. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering an immediate start.

The role will primarily support our granulation process, assisting with the preparation and handling of plastic sheet offcuts for recycling and reprocessing.

Tasks will include:

• Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Removing protective film from plastic sheet offcuts prior to granulation
• Sorting, preparing and handling plastic materials for recycling and reprocessing
• Operating a forklift to move materials, bins and pallets throughout the work area
• Assisting with general production and manufacturing duties as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area
• Following all workplace health, safety and environmental procedures

Shift Hours

The successful applicant will initially be required to work 3:00 pm-11:00 pm while completing training.

Once fully trained, the position will move to a day shift of 6:00 am-2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

To be successful you must have the following:

• Current Forklift Licence (required)
• Availability to work 3:00 pm-11:00 pm during the training period, before transitioning to the permanent day shift
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing or a similar environment is highly regarded
• Be physically fit and comfortable completing repetitive, hands-on work
• Ability to work safely and efficiently within a busy manufacturing environment
• Reliable and positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work full-time hours and overtime as required
• Own car and driver’s licence with reliable transport
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical assessment
• Full working rights within Australia

What We Offer

EGR provides an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, with full training provided.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused and comfortable with hands-on work who is keen to become a long-term member of our team.

This is an excellent opportunity to further your career with a well-established, Australian-owned manufacturing organisation operating across both domestic and international markets.

For more information about EGR, please visit www.egrgroup.com.

EGR GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EGR Group promotes an inclusive culture where diversity in all forms is respected and supported. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.