Warehouse Operator - Hydraulic Hose Builder

WesTrac Cat; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Long-term career pathways

Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave

Training & career progression via WesT

Fitness Passport + health & wellbeing

Job summary

WesTrac Cat in Tomago, NSW is seeking a Warehouse Operator – Hydraulic Hose Builder to assemble and pressure test hydraulic hose products and support urgent breakdowns and high-volume orders.

You will pick, pack and prepare orders, manage stock flow, and uphold strict safety and quality standards in a team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on warehouse and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift licence highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong safety and quality focus in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on manufacturing and pressure testing hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Keep customer orders moving by picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Manage the flow of stock across deliveries, dispatches and stocktakes.
• Maintain high safety standards across all warehouse and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Trade Assistant experience

Hydraulic hose manufacturing

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Location: Tomago, NSW, AU

About The Opportunity

WesTrac | Warehouse Operator – Hydraulic Hose Builder

Join our Tomago Warehouse team and put your hands‑on skills to work building and pressure‑testing hydraulic hose assemblies that keep our customers moving. You’ll enjoy plenty of variety, supporting everything from urgent breakdowns to high‑volume planned orders, while working with a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and great customer service.

• Hourly rates FROM $33.86 + overtime, paid fortnightly


• Multiple roster opportunities available- day, afternoon or 24/7 rotating shift

What you’ll do

• Get hands‑on manufacturing and pressure testing hydraulic hose assemblies


• Keep customer orders moving by accurately picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch


• Manage the flow of stock across incoming deliveries, dispatches and regular stocktakes


• Put safety first every day, maintaining high standards across all warehouse and manufacturing activities

What you’ll bring

• Hands‑on experience in Warehouse, Trade Assistant or Hydraulic Hose Manufacturing desirable


• Current forklift licence highly regarded (not essential)


• A team‑first attitude, with the confidence to also work independently and take ownership of your tasks


• Good computer skills and the ability to quickly pick up systems and processes


• A strong commitment to safety, quality and getting the job done right

Why Join WesTrac?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection


• Strong job security with long‑term career pathways


• Flexitime, RDOs & purchased leave (up to 5 weeks p.a.)


• Training & career progression via the WesTrac Institute


• Fitness Passport (family included) + health & wellbeing support


• 600+ retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts


• Refer a mate & earn up to $3,000


• Free parking, onsite café & extra perks at select sites


• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

We invest heavily in your development, offering access to our in‑house RTO (50737), dedicated learning pathways, and hands‑on experience with the latest Cat® technology and future‑focused capabilities. As one of the world’s largest authorised Cat® dealers, you’ll be part of an industry leader shaping what’s next in mining and construction.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a pre‑Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.