Machine Operator & Forklift - Day/Night Shifts

James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator and Forklift Operator for our manufacturing team in Adelaide, SA. The role requires a valid Forklift License, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience in a QA environment.

You will operate and set up machines, manage molds, ensure safety, and maintain production quality across rotating day and night shifts. Applicants must be able to use computers for process data entry, communicate effectively, and pass a pre-employment medical

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality assurance environment
• Valid Forklift License
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Ability to use computers for entry and retrieval of process data and machine operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening

Responsibilities

• Operate concrete mixing, stacking and splitting machines
• Set up and install molds and other machine fixtures
• Set grinding and cutting edges
• Carry out work safely following procedures
• Maintain production in line with schedule and target quality
• Perform process checks and contribute to continuous improvement
• Carry out manual handling tasks as required
• Be flexible with shift work (4 on 4 off; 2x12hr day and 2x12hr night shifts)
• Comply with WHS safety practices and procedures

Skills

Forklift license

Mechanical aptitude

Quality assurance

Data entry

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Job description

James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Machine Operator and Forklift Operator for our manufacturing team in Adelaide, SA. The role requires a valid Forklift License, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience in a QA environment.

You will operate and set up machines, manage molds, ensure safety, and maintain production quality across rotating day and night shifts. Applicants must be able to use computers for process data entry, communicate effectively, and pass a pre-employment medical