Operations Team Member

BlueScope; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Work-life balance

B-flex program

Job summary

BlueScope's Lysaght production team in Townsville, QLD, is seeking an Operations Team Member for day shift roles. You will operate processing machinery, load and unload steel products, and support the team to maintain quality and safety during production.

Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on work, seek forklift training, and aim for career progression in a supportive, safety-focused environment with paid training and family-friendly hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a hands-on approach with physical tasks in a team setting.
• Willingness to undertake forklift training and obtain the license.
• Shows a safety-first mindset for self and colleagues.
• Desires career progression and ongoing development.
• Able to complete a pre-employment medical and participate in random testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing machinery with training provided.
• Load and unload steel products safely.
• Pack and strap customer orders to specification.
• Learn to operate forklifts and gantry cranes.
• Support teammates to keep production running smoothly and safely.

Skills

Hands-on

Team player

Safety-first

Willingness to learn

Physical work

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Lysaght business is looking for an Operations Team Member to join the Production Team based in Townsville, QLD. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

Our Team Members are at the heart of our operations, playing a key role in creating innovative solutions for our customers. You'll work with cutting-edge machinery, ensuring the highest quality standards while prioritising safety, for both yourself and the team. If you're looking for secure work, paid training, a supportive team, and work-life balance, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

This is a day shift position, working Monday to Friday, with shorter Fridays built in, supporting a work-life balance:

Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Thu), 6:00am - 12:00pm (Fri)

What Will You Do?

As part of our supportive team, you'll play a hands-on role in producing high-quality steel building products that are used across Australia. Your day may include:

• operating processing machinery (training provided)
• loading and unloading steel products safely
• manual handling tasks including packing and strapping customer orders to specification
• learning to operate forklifts and gantry cranes
• supporting your teammates to keep production running smoothly and safely

More About You

Whether you have worked in operations previously or are looking for a change, what matters most is your wiliness to learn and grow – we'll provide all the training you need to succeed. You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• enjoyment of hands-on, physical work in a team environment
• a willingness to undertake forklift training and earn the relevant license
• a positive attitude with a strong desire for career progression
• a safety-first mindset for yourself and your team members
• a proactive approach to work in a high-energy, team-driven atmosphere
• the ability to complete a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and participate in random on-site testing to support a safe workplace

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you'll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."