Team Member

BlueScope Steel; Hastings; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope's Western Port Manufacturing facility in Hastings is seeking Team Members (Process Operators) to join our Operations teams. This hands-on role involves working 12-hour rotating shifts across days and nights, supporting safe production and keeping our steel products moving on time.

No prior operations experience is required; we value enthusiasm to learn, teamwork, safety mindset and flexibility with rosters.

Qualifications

• No previous operations experience required; enthusiasm to learn.
• Team-focused with safety orientation, flexibility and willingness to embrace shift work.

Responsibilities

• responsible for processing work with safety as a priority and ensuring high-quality steel products are produced on time
• supporting and promoting a safe working environment
• operating machinery to process and manufacture products
• operating equipment such as forklift and cranes
• packing, strapping, and monitoring products to ensure quality control

Skills

Safety first

Team collaboration

Shift work flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

What’s next in your career? Are you ready to start a new journey?

Our Western Port Manufacturing facility is seeking for Team Members (Process Operators) to join our Operations teams at Hastings.As part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have five major manufacturing departments at Western Port which operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, delivering a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

To support these operations, we’re creating a ‘Talent Community’ for future Process Operators. By joining this Talent Community, you’ll be considered for opportunities across all departments as they become available over the next 6 - 12 months.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from women and First Nations people as we continue to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

This is a hands-on, physically active role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team operating machinery, moving steel products and helping keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

These roles involve being on your feet for most of your shift and may require manual handling, lifting, working around large machinery and exposure to heat, noise and working at heights, depending on the department. We provide the training, equipment and ongoing support needed to help you perform your role safely and confidently.

To help you decide whether this opportunity is right for you, you'll have the opportunity to attend an online Information Session where we'll provide more detail about the different departments, the work involved and the shift patterns available.

Opportunities like this don't come around often, making this a unique chance to start a career with one of Australia's leading manufacturers.

Be sure to check out the video below and hear from our employees! They'll share their insights on what they enjoy and value at our Western Port operations.

What Will You Do?

Process Operators will undertake important processing work that requires a strong safety focus, an eye for detail and plays an integral role in producing our high-quality steel products and ensuring only the finest quality is delivered - on time, every time.

Operations work can include:

• supporting and promoting a safe working environment
• operating machinery to process and manufacture our products
• operating equipment such as forklift and cranes
• packing, strapping, and monitoring products to ensure quality control

What Are the Shift Patterns?

Our Process Operators work 12-hour rotating shifts across both days and nights, meaning you will be rostered to work both 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am shifts.

There are two main roster patterns:

• a 13-shift day/night roster, which includes day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays when rostered
• a 10-shift day/night roster, with shifts operatingMonday through to Saturday morning, with no weekend or public holiday work. Friday night shifts finish on Saturday morning

To help you plan ahead, our rosters are published up to 12 months in advance, giving you visibility of your roster well ahead of time.

More About You

Previousoperations or manufacturing experience isn’t needed, what we care about is your enthusiasm to learn new skills and go above and beyond for your fellow team members. We’re on the lookout for team players who:

• put safety first
• collaborate well in a team environment
• are flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work
• respect others and embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce

Recruitment Process and Key Dates

Our recruitment process is designed to give you the chance to learn more about us while we get to know you. The process includes:

• completing a series of online activities designed to help us get to know you better
• attending an onlineInformation Session on Wednesday, 14October 2026, to learn more about the roles and shift patterns
• attendingoneface-to-face Assessment Centre on either Wednesday, 21October or Thursday, 22October 2026
• candidates who are successful following the Assessment Centre will then be invited to attend a site tour
• prior to commencing, you will be required to successfully complete pre-employment medical (including a drug and alcohol screen) and reference checks.

For more information on these roles, visit our dedicated careers page:https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/BlueScope/western-port

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• Learn and develop as you grow.Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care.Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products.Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters.Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

• We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. We also offer work–life flexibility, with flexible working options available where rosters and operational requirements allow.
• It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose:“We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”

Come and discover us atwww.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us,creating strengthfor the future.