Production Operator - Night Shift - Fixed Term Contract

Mapei; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapei in Brisbane West is hiring a Production Operator for night shift on a fixed-term contract. You will support plant operations, batch raw materials, load mixers, run PLC-controlled processes, packaging lines and forklift movements to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires a forklift licence, ability to operate complex equipment, and strict adherence to Quality Management System standards. Join a stable global manufacturer with growth plans in Australia.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is compulsory.
• Experience with stock, warehousing and raw materials processing.
• Ability to understand machinery operation and basic maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage storage of raw materials for batching.
• Load the mixer with the raw materials.
• Operate the plant PLC system to follow the production schedule.
• Operate the packaging line and ensure product quality and performance standards.
• Operate the forklift supplying raw material to the plant and handling finished goods.
• Operate the small packaging line.
• Operate both the 1k and 10K liquid plants.
• Quality Compliance: perform all tasks in line with our Quality Management System.

Job description

Production Operator - Night Shift - Fixed Term Contract

Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company serving the construction industry worldwide. We've contributed to some of the world's most important architectural and infrastructural projects, with over €4 billion turnover in 2023 and operations spanning 57 countries across 5 continents. The company employees over 13,000 staff worldwide.

Our Brisbane facility is truly state-of-the-art, producing over 57,000 tons of product annually and housing our R&D laboratories, quality control facilities, training centre, and Australian Head Office. We're expanding into Victoria in 2026 with a new Melbourne site, creating exciting growth opportunities.

As a market leader, we're proud to be ranked among "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista, recognized for our excellence in corporate impact, talent development, gender equality, and social responsibility.

About the Opportunity

As a Production Operator, you will be a critical member of the team. We currently have both day and afternoon shifts available.You'll be responsible for carrying out production tasks necessary for operating plant and equipment to control raw material blending and packaging for the processing of finished goods.

Please note this is a night shift, fixed-term position.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and manage storage of raw materials for batching

Load the mixer with the raw materials

Operate the plant PLC system to produce products as set out within the production schedule

Operate the packaging line and ensure product quality and performance standards are met

Operate the forklift supplying raw material to the plant, storing incoming raw materials and finished goods

Operate the small packaging line

Operate both the 1k and 10K liquid plants

Quality Compliance perform all tasks in line with our Quality Management System

About You

You are a reliable and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You take pride in accuracy and understand the importance of attention to detail in maintaining smooth operations. You're someone who enjoys working as part of a team while being able to work independently when required.

What You Bring

Familiarity with industrial environments and the ability to safely operate plant and equipment

Experience with stock, warehousing and the processing of raw materials

An ability to understand the operation of machinery, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and the basic maintenance requirements of industrial equipment

A forklift license is compulsory for this position

Ability to follow all procedures and work instructions competently

Supervisory skills not necessary, but an advantage

Why Choose Mapei?

Job Security & Growth Join a stable, growing company with 87 years of success and substantial expansion plans. Our upcoming Melbourne facility opening in 2026 creates exciting career advancement opportunities.

Global Recognition Be part of a company recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes and Statista.

Competitive Package We offer a competitive remuneration package designed to attract outstanding candidates, reflecting the pivotal nature of this role.

Location Based at our Wacol Facility in Brisbane West.