Production Machine Operators – $34.00 – $44.20 Permanent Rate!

Job Connect Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Connect is seeking experienced Factory Production Machine Operators with forklift licences for a leading building supplies company in Carole Park. If you have hands-on experience with batching, blending or mixing, this is your next move.

Role offers a permanent rate plus overtime across Day, Afternoon or Night shifts, with 6:00am–2:30pm, 2:00pm–10:30pm or 10:00pm–6:30am options and 4–6 weeks of training. You’ll join an experienced crew and have opportunities to progress from within.

Qualifications

• Experience with batching, blending or mixing in a factory environment.
• Ability to operate production machines to produce a quality product.
• Full Australian working rights and ability to work shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixers, fillers and bagging equipment.
• Use computerized controls to manufacture batches.
• Move pallets with forklifts and ensure safety checks are completed.

Skills

Batching/Blending/Mixing experience

Forklift operation

Manual handling (20kg bags)

Tools

Forklift licence

Production line equipment (mixers, fillers)

Job description

Experienced production operator? Ready for better pay, stable hours and a team that values your skills?

Job Connect is recruiting Factory Production Machine Operators with Forklift licences for a leading international building supplies company based in Carole Park.

If you've got hands-on experience with batching, blending or mixing products, this could be your next move.

The Role Offers:

• $34.00–$44.20 Permanent Rate + Overtime
• Monday–Friday — Days and Arvos, Sun – Thurs for Nights
• Choose from stable Day, Afternoon or Night shifts
• 6:00am–2:30pm or 2:00pm–10:30pm or 10:00pm – 6:30am
• 4–6 weeks of training with expert trainers on day shift
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with opportunities to progress from within
• Join an experienced production crew — not a revolving door of casuals

The Role Involves:

You'll be part of an experienced production team responsible for:

• Operating mixers, fillers and bagging equipment
• Using computerised control systems to manufacture quality batches
• Operating forklifts to move pallets and products
• Completing safety pre-starts and identifying hazards
• Following strict safety and quality procedures
• Working alongside experienced permanent production operators

What You Bring:

We're looking for people with:

• Any previous batching, blending or mixing experience in a factory environment is highly regarded
• Ability to operate production machines to make a product
• Ability to perform manual work, including lifting 20kg bags
• Willingness to complete 4–6 weeks of initial training on day shift
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights — visas with expiry dates are not suitable for these full-time roles