Senior Production Operator – Afternoon Shift | Shepparton

Civilmart; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

EAP

Job summary

Civilmart is seeking a Senior Production Operator for the Afternoon Shift in Shepparton. Join a team manufacturing precast concrete products with a strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

You will operate and maintain machinery, support mould work, and move materials safely on site. The role requires hands-on experience in manufacturing or related environments, practical tool skills, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, construction or similar hands-on environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and teamwork.
• Practical skills using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain machinery.
• Attention to detail and producing quality work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable work ethic, punctuality and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions under routine supervision.
• Physical fitness for manual tasks (lifting, bending, standing).
• Flexibility to work across production areas.
• Forklift licence is highly desirable.
• Driver's licence.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cage-making machinery, wire straighteners and reinforcing equipment.
• Prepare, assemble, strip, clean and maintain moulds.
• Pour, render and finish concrete products to required specifications.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment safely.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Perform basic machine checks and routine maintenance.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure Civilmart standards.
• Complete minor repairs under supervision.
• Maintain production and maintenance records.
• Assist with inventory control and material tracking.
• Support housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Work flexibly across production areas to support operations.
• Assist training of new team members.
• Report production, quality, equipment or safety concerns to the Production Manager or Leading Hand.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and targets.

Skills

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Senior Production Operator - Afternoon Shift | Shepparton

At Civilmart, we're passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure products that help build communities across Australia.

We are seeking reliable and motivated Production Operators to join our Shepparton Pipes team. You'll work as part of a supportive production team manufacturing precast concrete products while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Civilmart is an Australian-owned national manufacturer and one of Australia's largest producers of precast concrete products, with 24 sites across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA.

Join a growing business where you can develop your skills, build your experience and grow your career.

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for a variety of production and manufacturing activities, including:

• Operating and maintaining cage-making machinery, wire straighteners and reinforcing equipment.
• Preparing, assembling, stripping, cleaning and maintaining moulds.
• Pouring, rendering and finishing concrete products to required specifications.
• Operating forklifts and other mobile equipment to safely move materials and finished products.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Performing basic machine checks, cleaning and routine maintenance activities.
• Conducting quality inspections and ensuring products meet Civilmart standards.
• Completing minor repairs to products, moulds and equipment under supervision.
• Maintaining accurate production and maintenance records.
• Assisting with inventory control and material tracking.
• Supporting housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organised and safe workplace.
• Working flexibly across different production areas to support operational requirements.
• Assisting with the training and development of new team members when required.
• Reporting production, quality, equipment or safety concerns to the Production Manager or Leading Hand.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, production targets and a positive safety culture.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in manufacturing, production, construction or a similar hands-on environment.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and teamwork.
• Practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate and maintain machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing quality work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A reliable work ethic, punctuality and willingness to learn.
• The ability to follow instructions and work under routine supervision.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting, bending, reaching, walking and standing for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work across different areas of the production operation.
• A current Forklift Licence (highly desirable).
• A current Driver's Licence.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with a stable and growing Australian business.
• Afternoon shift allowances and overtime opportunities.
• Monthly RDO.
• Weekly productivity incentive payments when KPIs are achieved.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Novated leasing options.
• Employee benefits and retail discounts through Flare.
• Supportive leadership team and strong safety culture.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Hold valid working rights in Australia.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical, including Drug and Alcohol screening, Right to Work Check
• Provide evidence of relevant licences and qualifications.