Manufacturing Labourer

ARB Corporation; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job stability

Job summary

MITS Alloy, a subsidiary of the ARB Group and based in Newcastle, NSW, seeks a Manufacturing Labourer to support daily production operations. A hands‑on role in a safety‑focused environment, offering ongoing training, development and potential career growth within a growing business.

Responsibilities include assisting with general manufacturing, moving materials, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Forklift licence is advantageous; reliability and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, labouring or trade‑related experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to safely perform physical and manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to attending work consistently.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general manufacturing, assembly and production activities.
• Prepare, move and organise materials, components and finished products to support production requirements.
• Assist tradespeople and production team members as directed.
• Load, unload and store materials safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions and established manufacturing processes.
• Identify and report damaged, missing or incorrect materials, quality concerns and production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Physical labour

Quality standards

Safety focus

Willingness to learn

Reliable punctual

Forklift licence

Job description

MITS Alloy, a subsidiary of the ARB Group, is an Australian manufacturer specialising in premium aluminium trays and canopies. Based in Newcastle, NSW, MITS Alloy serves both national and international markets with high-quality products designed for durability and performance.

Our manufacturing team is looking for a reliable and hardworking Manufacturing Labourer to support daily production operations. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in maintaining quality standards, and is willing to learn and contribute across a variety of manufacturing activities.

The Role: As a Manufacturing Labourer, you will provide general labour and operational support across the manufacturing facility to assist with the safe, efficient and timely production of quality products. Working as part of a supportive team, you will play an important role in ensuring production requirements are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

What’s on offer:

• Ongoing training and development, including exposure to laser cutting technology.
• Opportunities to grow within the company.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Stable, long‑term employment with a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with general manufacturing, assembly and production activities.
• Prepare, move and organise materials, components and finished products to support production requirements.
• Assist tradespeople and production team members as directed.
• Load, unload and store materials safely and correctly.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised work areas.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions and established manufacturing processes.
• Identify and report damaged, missing or incorrect materials, quality concerns and production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with other reasonable duties as required.

About You:

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, labouring or trade‑related experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to safely perform physical and manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to attending work consistently.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to assist across different areas of the operation.
• Forklift licence highly regarded.

At ARB, we're not just a brand; we’re a lifestyle. Our passion for off‑road adventures drives us to innovate and create products that enhance the customer journey. As an ASX top 100 company with +2200 employees globally, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our reach spans across 100 countries, supported by regional offices in the USA, Europe, Thailand, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Our reputation has been built on high‑quality products, with services delivered by people who are passionate about quality, reliability and practicality.