New Vacancy - Filler/Operator

Coregas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coregas is looking for a practical Cylinder Filler / Production Operator in Melbourne to join the operations team. You will safely prepare, inspect, fill and handle gas cylinders, following procedures and quality checks while keeping a clean, safe workspace.

You should be hands-on, safety-focused and able to work in a busy site. Forklift and DG knowledge are valuable, and HR licence is advantageous for driving tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Follows safety and quality procedures.
• Ability to read operating procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.
• Forklift licence/certification required.
• HR licence may apply.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, sort, prepare and fill gas cylinders in line with operating procedures.
• Identify cylinder types, product labels, codes, test dates and any visible faults.
• Scan and track cylinders, packs and pallets using handheld scanners.
• De-valve and re-valve cylinders where required, including conducting relevant inspections.
• Operate cylinder testing equipment and complete required quality checks.
• Batch, palletise and prepare customer orders for delivery.
• Load and unload pallets and trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate material-handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Complete production, quality and operational paperwork accurately.
• Support cylinder deliveries to branches, depots and customer sites where required.
• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, equipment issues and quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Production environment experience

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading SOPs

Tools

Forklift licence

HR licence

Dangerous Goods handling

Job description

Coregas is shaping the future of gases in Australia and New Zealand. As a proud member of Nippon Sanso Holdings, we continue to manufacture gases locally and distribute them across Australia and New Zealand. Our compressed gases and cryogenic liquids support a wide range of industries—from construction and healthcare to research, food & beverages, welding, and clean energy.

Coregas' vision is Changing Gases, Changing Lives. At Coregas, we help our customers achieve amazing things by delivering products, expertise and personal service second to none.

We’re looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Cylinder Filler / Production Operator to join our operations team. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be involved in preparing, inspecting, filling and handling gas cylinders while ensuring our products meet required safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Safely inspect, sort, prepare and fill gas cylinders in line with operating procedures.
• Identify cylinder types, product labels, codes, test dates and any visible faults.
• Scan and track cylinders, packs and pallets using handheld scanners.
• De-valve and re-valve cylinders where required, including conducting relevant inspections.
• Operate cylinder testing equipment and complete required quality checks.
• Batch, palletise and prepare customer orders for delivery.
• Load and unload pallets and trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate material-handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Complete production, quality and operational paperwork accurately.
• Support cylinder deliveries to branches, depots and customer sites where required.
• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, equipment issues and quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes safety seriously and can work effectively as part of a busy operational team.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, processing or similar operational environment.
• Experience working within established safety and quality procedures.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to getting the job done safely and correctly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.
• Ability to read and follow operating procedures and work instructions.
• A current forklift licence/certification.
• Knowledge or experience with Dangerous Goods handling, storage or transportation will be highly regarded.
• A Heavy Rigid (HR) licence where driving responsibilities apply.

About you

You’re dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working in a physical, operational environment. You take accountability for your work, follow procedures carefully and look for ways to improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.

Why Coregas?

At Coregas, safety is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a team focused on delivering excellent service to our customers while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates our values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Openness and Entrepreneurial Spirit, and shares our commitment to Zero Harm in Everything We Do.

Coregas promotes and adheres to the policies and practices of diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include police checks, pre-employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing as part of your application process.