Manufacturing Production Worker / Forklift Operator

Workforce Wetherill Park Labour Hire; Sydney; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Monday-Saturday work

Global manufacturing company

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Workforce Wetherill Park Labour Hire in Sydney is seeking experienced Manufacturing Production Workers / Forklift Operators for a busy chemical facility in Wetherill Park. You’ll handle chemicals and raw materials, operate forklifts, and support production teams across multiple areas.

Ideal candidates have prior manufacturing experience, are physically fit, safety‑conscious, and available Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience required.
• Forklift experience preferred but not essential for the right candidate.
• Counterbalance forklift experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts.
• Assist with manning robots and heavy-duty machinery.
• Move and handle chemicals and raw materials.
• Work across LAMs, resins and fibre production areas.
• Complete general plant and manufacturing duties.
• Perform repetitive pushing, lifting and manual handling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Job description

Manufacturing Production Worker / Forklift Operator

Wetherill Park | $43.81-$58.05 per hour | Day, Afternoon & Night Shift | Ongoing Monday-Saturday

We are currently seeking experienced Manufacturing Production Workers / Forklift Operators to join a busy chemical manufacturing facility in Wetherill Park.

This is a hands-on and physically demanding role suited to candidates with previous manufacturing or production experience. Forklift experience is highly preferred but not essential for the right candidate.

You will be working as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment, handling chemicals and raw materials and assisting across various production areas.

Duties

• Operate counterbalance forklifts
• Asisst with manning robots and heavy-duty machinery
• Move and handle chemicals and raw materials
• Work across LAMs, resins and fibre production areas
• Complete general plant and manufacturing duties
• Perform repetitive pushing, lifting and manual handling
• Repeatedly lift items weighing up to 20kg
• Supply production areas with materials as required
• Follow all site safety, quality and production procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production requirements

What's on Offer

• $43.81-$58.05 per hour, depending on shift
• Day Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am
• Ongoing Monday-Saturday work
• Opportunity to work with a global manufacturing company
• Supportive and safety-focused workplace
• Opportunity for ongoing work for reliable and hardworking candidates
• Potential to develop your skills across production and forklift operations

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous manufacturing or production experience - required
• Hold a current LF Forklift Licence - preferred
• Have recent counterbalance forklift experience - preferred
• High-reach experience is advantageous
• Are comfortable working around chemicals and raw materials
• Are physically fit and able to perform repetitive manual handling
• Are safety conscious and committed to following procedures
• Have strong attendance and punctuality
• Can work well both independently and as part of a team
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Are flexible and available to work Monday to Saturday
• Currently reside in Sydney
• Have full Australian working rights

Onboarding Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Workforce onboarding
• Functional assessment
• Full background checks
• Drug & alcohol testing
• Face-to-face interview at our Wetherill Park office