New Vacancy - Filler/Operator role

Coregas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Coregas is seeking a reliable Cylinder Filler / Production Operator in Melbourne to safely prepare, inspect, fill and handle gas cylinders while meeting safety and quality standards.

You will work in a hands-on, busy operations team, using scanners, testing equipment and manual processes to prepare orders and support deliveries. A forklift licence is required, with additional DG handling knowledge valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Experience working with safety and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer and reporting skills.
• Ability to read and follow procedures.
• Current forklift licence/certification.
• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods handling is valued.
• HR licence for driving duties is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, sort, prepare and fill gas cylinders per procedures.
• Identify cylinder types, labels, codes, test dates and faults.
• Scan and track cylinders with handheld scanners.
• De‑valve and re‑valve cylinders as required; perform inspections.
• Operate cylinder testing equipment and complete quality checks.
• Batch, palletise and prepare customer orders for delivery.
• Load/unload pallets and trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operate material-handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Complete production, quality, and operational paperwork accurately.
• Support cylinder deliveries to branches, depots and customer sites.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Quality checks

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Handheld scanners

Cylinder testing equipment

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.

Want to know more?

Visit our website atwww.coregas.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.

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.