Production Operator

Hi-Tec Oil Traders; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Tec Oils, Smithfield, seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Operator to join our production team. You will support day-to-day manufacturing and packing activities across blending, production, and materials handling.

You will operate and monitor packing and production equipment, follow WHS procedures, and maintain a clean, safe work area. A forklift licence is required with high reach experience; readiness to learn new processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Physically capable of manual handling and working in a production environment.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn new processes.
• LF Forklift licence with high reach and counterbalance experience.
• Experience working in a busy warehouse or distribution environment.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual handling and lifting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Ability to work safely while following company procedures and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manufacturing and production activities in line with production schedules.
• Operate and monitor production and packing equipment as required.
• Operate packing machines to measure, handle, and transfer materials safely and accurately.
• Follow all WHS procedures, SOPs, and PPE requirements at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Comply with chemical handling, spill response, and environmental procedures.
• Assist with equipment cleaning, setup, and basic maintenance.
• Operate forklifts and other plant equipment where licensed and trained.
• Complete basic production records, batch documentation, and checklists accurately.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

SOP compliance

Manual handling

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Follow safety requirements

Safety conscious

Job description

Location: Smithfield | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Employment Type:Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operator to join our production team. This role supports day-to-day manufacturing and packing activities across blending, production, and materials handling.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

Assist with manufacturing and production activities in line with production schedules.

Operate and monitor production and packing equipment as required.

Operate packing machines to measure, handle, and transfer materials safely and accurately.

Follow all WHS procedures, SOPs, and PPE requirements at all times.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.

Identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.

Comply with chemical handling, spill response, and environmental procedures.

Assist with equipment cleaning, setup, and basic maintenance.

Operate forklifts and other plant equipment where licensed and trained.

Complete basic production records, batch documentation, and checklists accurately.

Skills & Experience

Experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Ability to follow procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.

Physically capable of manual handling and working in a production environment.

Reliable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn new processes.

LF Forklift licence with high reach and counterbalance experience.

Experience working in a busy warehouse or distribution environment.

Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual handling and lifting.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.

Ability to work safely while following company procedures and WHS requirements.

Why Join Hi-Tec Oils?

Join an established Australian-owned business.

Work with a supportive and experienced team.

Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing national business.

Be part of a company with a strong reputation across the automotive and industrial sectors.