Production Operator (Day & Afternoon Shift)

EC Carpets Pty Ltd.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Start

Day and Afternoon Shift Available

Career Growth

Growth-By-Sharing Program

Employee Benefits

Job summary

EC Carpets is seeking Production Operators for day and afternoon shifts at our Lonsdale facility in South Australia. Join a team that produces carpets for Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

We value reliability, a hands-on attitude, and the ability to work well in a team. Prior manufacturing experience is helpful, with forklift experience or a Certificate II in Process Manufacturing advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated and hands-on.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in machinery.
• Able to undertake physical work in manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong focus on workplace safety.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Load and unload materials.
• Operate forklifts and reach trucks where licensed and trained.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections.
• Participate in training and cross-training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Excel

Education

Certificate II in Process Manufacturing

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Job description

Day Shift & Afternoon Shift - Production Operator

Start your journey at EC Carpets – Australia’s Premier Carpet Manufacturer!

Looking for a stable, full‑time role where you can develop new skills, work with a great team and build a long‑term career?

EC Carpets is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and mechanically minded Production Operators to join our manufacturing team at our modern Lonsdale facility.

With opportunities available across multiple departments, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team that values hard work, continuous improvement and personal growth.

If you enjoy hands‑on work, have a positive attitude and are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Immediate Start: Jump into your new career right away!
• Day and Afternoon Shift Available
• Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities to advance.
• Growth-By-Sharing Program: Enjoy our profit‑sharing program that rewards everyone for our shared success.
• Employee Benefits – Including tenure recognition and employee discounts.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for people who are reliable, motivated and enjoy practical, hands‑on work.

Ideally, you will have:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in working with machinery.
• The ability to undertake physical work in a manufacturing environment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A strong focus on workplace safety.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (including Excel).
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Previous experience in manufacturing, production or machine operation will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Forklift experience or a Certificate II in Process Manufacturing would be advantageous but is not required.

About the Role

As a Production Operator, you will play an important role in manufacturing quality carpets supplied across Australia and New Zealand.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Operating forklifts and reach trucks where appropriately licensed and trained.
• Conducting quality checks and inspections.
• Participating in training and cross‑training.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.

Why Choose EC Carpets?

For over 60 years, EC Carpets has been a proudly family‑owned Australian business, manufacturing quality carpets for customers across Australia and New Zealand.

As South Australia's only carpet manufacturer, we are proud of our people, our products and our commitment to continuous improvement.

Our values guide how we work together:

• Own It – Take responsibility and deliver on commitments.
• Find a Way – Look for solutions and opportunities to improve.
• Stronger Together – Support one another and work as a team.
• Humble & Hungry – Keep learning, improving and striving for better.