Manufacturing Production Support

Jobwire; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobwire in Melbourne is seeking a reliable, hands-on Production Support Worker to assist across manufacturing, assembly and warehouse operations.

You will move between production and warehouse areas, help fabricate, assemble, despatch orders and maintain safe, tidy workspaces. A practical, team-oriented approach and using hand tools are valued. Desirable forklift licence and licence, plus willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• A practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• The ability to undertake manual handling and physical work.
• A reliable attitude, good work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• General production and manufacturing support across multiple departments.
• Assisting with the assembly of playground equipment and components.
• Using hand and power tools to measure, cut and prepare materials.
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for despatch.
• Receiving, checking and storing incoming stock.
• Assisting with timber, rope and plastic fabrication.
• Supporting quality checks and ensuring finished products meet standards.
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas.
• General warehouse duties, including loading and unloading.
• Other production duties as required.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Manual handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Forklift license (LF)

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Production Support Worker to join our client's team, assisting across a variety of manufacturing, assembly and warehouse operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, is practically minded and is happy to get involved wherever needed. You will work across different areas of the business, helping manufacture, assemble, prepare and despatch playground equipment and components.

About the role:

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• General production and manufacturing support across multiple departments
• Assisting with the assembly of playground equipment and components
• Using hand and power tools to measure, cut and prepare materials
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for despatch
• Receiving, checking and storing incoming stock
• Assisting with timber, rope and plastic fabrication
• Supporting quality checks and ensuring finished products meet standards
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas
• General warehouse duties, including loading and unloading
• Other production duties as required

There may also be opportunities to assist with sandblasting, powder coating and delivery duties, depending on experience, training and relevant licences.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to undertake manual handling and physical work
• A reliable attitude, good work ethic and willingness to learn

Desirable:

• Current forklift licence (LF)
• Current driver's licence
• Experience in assembly, fabrication or manufacturing
• Experience with timber, plastics or rope fabrication
• Sandblasting or powder coating experience

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who is flexible, dependable and enjoys variety in their day. You'll need to be comfortable moving between different production and warehouse areas, working as part of a team and taking pride in the quality of your work.

If you're a hands-on all-rounder looking for a varied manufacturing role, we'd love to hear from you!