Production/Machine Operators - Night Shift

Work Initiatives; Gosford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Porta is a leading Australian manufacturer of building products, with strong backing from the Borg Group. The Night Shift runs from 10:30pm to 6:36am, Sunday to Thursday, and offers a pathway to operate state-of-the-art production machinery.

Ideal candidates will hold a forklift license, have prior machine operation or production/warehouse experience, and seek a long-term career with a safety‑conscious, quality‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Forklift license required.
• Experience in machine operation or production/warehouse environment.
• Experience in a packing role is an advantage.
• Looking for a long-term career opportunity.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines while learning products, processes and quality standards.
• Develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Receive training to build knowledge on the production floor.
• Opportunity to operate state-of-the-art production machinery for motivated employees.

Job description

Production/Machine Operators - Night Shift

Porta is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of building products, trusted by builders, joiners, suppliers and stockists nationwide.

Backed by the Borg Group, one of Australia’s most established family-owned industrial groups, Porta is supported by significant investment, national scale and strong manufacturing capability.

About the role:

• Night Shift runs from 10.30pm to 6.36am Sunday to Thursday
• Support our production lines while learning our products, processes, and quality standard
• Develop hands‑on skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Receive training to build your knowledge and confidence on the production floor.
• For motivated employees, gain the opportunity to operate our state‑of‑the‑art production machinery.
• Be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and high‑quality production environment.

About you:

• Have a forklift license
• Have previous experience in machine operation or working within a production/warehouse environment
• Have experience in a packing role (an advantage)
• Be looking for a long‑term career opportunity
• Have excellent attention to detail, quality and safety
• Be physically fit to undertake manual and repetitive tasks
• Be reliable and motivated to do your best every day

As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre‑employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, vision, drug and alcohol testing.

Being one of the largest and fastest growing employers on the Central Coast, we can offer you:

• The ability to work close to home
• Long term career opportunities
• A friendly work environment

About us

Recently, Porta brought together several well‑known businesses, including Porta Mouldings, Australian Panels, Dongwha Australia, Carter Holt Harvey Plywood and easycraft - creating a broader, more capable organisation delivering complete building solutions to its customers. This newly integrated portfolio under Porta, also includes Borg’s flagship brand, polytec.

Our portfolio now spans outdoor timber; plywood; MDF; particleboard; decorative doors, panels and benchtops; wall linings; mouldings and engineered structural products including STRUCTAflor with its iconic YELLOWtongue.

With extensive manufacturing facilities across Australia, we are proud to support regional communities and local jobs. Sustainability, responsible sourcing and continuous improvement are central to how we operate.

We are building the next chapter of Porta - bringing together trusted brands, expanded capability and a clear focus on the future. If you’re looking to be part of a growing Australian manufacturer with strong foundations and long‑term ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Porta. Shaped by History. Built for the Future.