Production Assistant/Picker Packer — Casual Roles, Sept to Jan

Bright Star Kids; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Regular shifts

Full training on tasks

Air-conditioned environment

Minimal heavy lifting

Unanderra location

Job summary

Bright Star Kids is hiring 30-35 casual Production Assistants/Picker Packers to support our peak season from September to January. No previous experience required; training provided.

You’ll sort, pick, pack and dispatch orders with careful attention to detail in a hands-on warehouse environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy teamwork, and can commit to at least 2 shifts per week, with January requiring up to 3 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Naturally detail-oriented and vigilant about labels and order accuracy.
• Reliable hard worker with a focus on doing the job properly.
• Comfortable following a set process and system while solving issues.
• Neat, organized and tidy in your work approach.
• Fast and precise hand movements for picking, packing and dispatch.
• Good team player who can manage own workload as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately and efficiently.
• Follow step-by-step systems to ensure every order goes out correctly.
• Work behind the scenes in a production environment to support e-commerce orders.
• Commit to at least 2 shifts per week, with higher availability during peak periods.
• Be able to work 8-hour shifts during busy months as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Hard worker

Process-driven

Neat & organized

Hand speed & accuracy

Team player

Job description

Production Assistant/Picker Packer — Casual Roles, Sept to Jan

Are you a practical, hard-working person with incredible attention to detail? If this sounds like you, then you might be perfect for this role.

Why are we hiring?

Bright Star Kids is looking to hire 30-35 people on a casual basis to join our production team through our e-commerce stores' peak sales period, from September through to January. We're especially keen to hear from people who can commit to at least 2 shifts a week starting in September, October or November.

This role is a great fit for school and uni students working around exams and holidays, and it's equally well suited to stay-at-home parents looking to get back into the workforce with regular, manageable hours. Whatever stage of life you're at, if you're reliable, detail-focused and hard working, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.

What are we looking for?

We're after people with mature, conscientious personalities who pick things up quickly and take real pride in getting the details right. You don't need any previous experience or qualifications — we'll train you on everything — but you should be:

• Naturally detail-oriented — the kind of person who'll spot a typo on a label or notice something's slightly out of place
• A hard worker who cares about doing a job properly, not just quickly
• Comfortable following a set process and working within a system, while still being able to think on your feet when something needs solving
• Neat, organised and tidy in how you work
• Quick and accurate with your hands — this is hands-on picking, packing and dispatch work
• A good team player who also manages their own workload well

What does this role involve?

You're going to work behind the scenes to help produce and dispatch our top-quality personalised products, made to order. That means sorting, packing and dispatching orders accurately and efficiently, following our step-by-step system so every order goes out right, every time.

Availability

We're looking for people who can commit to at least 2 shifts per week, with availability from September to February being especially valuable to us. Shifts can often work around school hours or holiday schedules where needed. During January's peak, you'll need to be available for at least 3 days a week, including 8-hour shifts.

Who we are

Bright Star Kids is a family-owned and run business that started in 2005. We specialise in name labels, school supplies and personalised products for families, alongside our two other brands, Bright Star Buddies and Sticker Bug, which also operate out of our warehouse.

You can see more about what we do in the video above, or check out our online store at brightstarkids.com.au.

What it's like to work with us

Working at Bright Star Kids is more like joining an amazing family. We aim to make it a safe, friendly and caring place to work, and since you'll spend a good chunk of your time here, we think that matters. You'll also enjoy:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Competitive hourly rate, with overtime rates where applicable
• Regular shifts
• Full training on every task, no experience necessary
• Clean, air-conditioned working environment
• Minimal to no heavy lifting
• Convenient location in Unanderra (10 minutes outside Wollongong), with plenty of parking and public transport nearby

Note: for the right candidates, we're often able to keep casual staff on with regular shifts right throughout the year.

Hiring Process

We conduct all interviews via online video meeting before inviting selected candidates in for a trial.

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