Plant Operator (Casual)

Steritech; Narangba; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Steritech in Narangba, Queensland is seeking casual Plant Operators to support day-to-day plant and warehouse operations, including loading and unloading, moving materials, and maintaining a safe, organised workplace. This hands-on role suits confident forklift operators with experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or processing environments, with full site training provided.

Shifts vary (shorter weekdays, 12-hour shifts, weekends, nights) as needed.

Qualifications

• Current LF class forklift licence
• Proven forklift operating experience in warehouse/logistics/manufacturing/processing environments
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Ability to perform manual handling and stand for extended periods
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Right to live and work in Australia

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stage customer product
• Assist with receiving, checking, preparing, processing, and dispatching product
• Prepare, label, secure, and transfer loads as directed
• Complete basic checks, logs, records, and system entries accurately
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, safety, quality, GMP, and site requirements
• Assist with routine pre-start and equipment checks, reporting any issues
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and workplace safety
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, drivers, and contractors

Skills

LF class forklift licence

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Team player

Job description

Steritech is the leading and trusted contract sterilisation and decontamination processor in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of the largest worldwide. We are a customer and employee focused business that provides clients with unique opportunities to open their business to new markets through innovative, technically advanced solutions.

The Opportunity

Steritech is seeking motivated Casual Plant Operators to join our Narangba team.

This hands-on role is suited to confident forklift operators with experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, processing, or similar environments. You will support day-to-day plant and warehouse operations, including loading and unloading product, moving materials, preparing loads, completing documentation, and maintaining a safe and organised workplace.

Previous sterilisation or irradiation experience is not required, as full site-specific training will be provided.

As a casual role, shifts will vary depending on operational needs. This may include shorter weekday shifts, 12-hour shifts, weekend coverage, night shifts, or leave coverage for other operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, move, and stage customer product
• Assist with receiving, checking, preparing, processing, and dispatching product
• Prepare, label, secure, and transfer loads as directed
• Complete basic checks, logs, records, and system entries accurately
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, safety, quality, GMP, and site requirements
• Assist with routine pre-start and equipment checks, reporting any issues
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and workplace safety
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, drivers, and contractors

About You

You are safety-focused, reliable, and physically capable of working in an active, hands-on environment. You have a positive attitude, work well in a team, and can adapt to varying shift patterns. You will also have the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Current Forklift Licence - LF class
• Proven, recent forklift operating experience in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, processing, or similar operational environment
• Confidence safely loading, unloading, moving, and staging product
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Ability to safely perform manual handling and on-your-feet work
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Basic computer or data entry skills
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and following procedures
• Right to live and work in Australia

Preferred

• Previous experience in manufacturing, processing, or warehouse environments
• Familiarity with warehouse management or inventory systems
• Exposure to plant, machinery, or automated equipment
• Previous sterilisation, irradiation, biosecurity, medical device, or healthcare product experience

Application Requirements

• Steritech ONLY accepts applications from people with the right to live and work in Australia
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical check and National Police check
• Successful candidates must complete all required Steritech training, including OHS, GMP, and Radiation Safety

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Declaration

Steritech is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our people.

Steritech welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and all suitable candidates will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.