Production Assistant

Hippo Blue; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Courtney Brands, including Hippo Blue, is seeking a Casual Production Assistant to support our production team in Dandenong South, Melbourne. You will help with assembly, packing, labeling, and despatch preparation while upholding quality standards and workplace safety.

No prior experience is required; we value reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team during peak season from November to February.

Qualifications

• No experience required; right attitude, reliability and attention to detail are key.

Responsibilities

• Assist across production activities (assembly, packing, labeling, packaging).
• Operate production equipment and ensure quality checks are performed.
• Prepare orders for despatch and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Job description

Join the team behind products people love!

At Courtney Brands, we are passionate about producing exceptional personalised products across our brands, Hippo Blue, Popic and Short Story. Every product is made with care, attention to detail and a commitment to quality, and our production team plays an important role in bringing our customers' orders to life.

Our workplace is energetic, innovative and collaborative. We take pride in our friendly team culture, our attention to the smallest details and the way our people work together to achieve great results.

With our busy season approaching, we are building a pool of reliable and enthusiastic Casual Production Assistants to support our team from October through February.

About the opportunity

As a Casual Production Assistant, you will work across a variety of production activities, including:

• Product assembly and hands-on production work
• Picking and packing customer orders
• Labelling and packaging finished products
• Operating production equipment
• Preparing orders for accurate and timely despatch
• Conducting quality checks to ensure products are accurate and meet our quality standards
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe work areas

What we are looking for

No experience necessary, the right attitude, reliability and attention to detail are the most important qualities.

You will be well suited to this role if you:

• Are dependable, punctual and ready to contribute
• Take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Can follow written instructions and established processes
• Are comfortable completing repetitive, hands-on tasks
• Can maintain accuracy while working at a productive pace
• Communicate well and respond positively to feedback
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Can remain professional during busy production periods

The work may involve standing for extended periods and performing repetitive production tasks.

Availability

We are recruiting for:

• Day-shift positions
• Afternoon-shift positions
• Flexible team members who can work across either shift

Our peak season runs from November through February, with the greatest requirement for staff during December and January.

Applicants must clearly identify:

• Whether they are available for day shift, afternoon shift or both
• Any unavailable dates between December and February

This exciting position is based in Dandenong South, so we require you to be a local in Melbourne, possess reliable transportation, and have the right to work in Australia.