Inwards Operator – Day Shift (Glass Handling)

Architectural Glass Products; Waikato; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Architectural Glass Products is a leading New Zealand glass manufacturer located in Cambridge, near Hamilton. We seek an Inwards Operator to manage devanning, unloading, and stocking incoming glass so production lines have material ready for the next shift.

The role is a practical, hands-on position requiring safe handling of large glass packs and teamwork in a busy facility. Full training and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Reliability and practical approach to a busy manufacturing environment.
• Safe work practices and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Devanning shipping containers of incoming glass.
• Safely unloading and handling large packs and sheets of glass.
• Using gantry and material handling equipment to move glass around the Inwards area.
• Checking incoming glass for damage and identifying anything that does not look right.
• Sorting and positioning glass into the correct storage locations.
• Loading and preparing glass cages for incoming production shifts.
• Making sure the right glass is in the right place when production needs it.
• Keeping the Inwards and glass storage areas organised, clean and safe.
• Working closely with the wider production team to keep glass flowing through the factory.
• Following strict safety procedures when working around glass, machinery and lifting equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Practical

Physical work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Gantry crane

Material handling equipment

Job description

Architectural Glass Products is a leading New Zealand glass manufacturer located in Cambridge, near Hamilton. We seek an Inwards Operator to manage devanning, unloading, and stocking incoming glass so production lines have material ready for the next shift.

The role is a practical, hands-on position requiring safe handling of large glass packs and teamwork in a busy facility. Full training and a supportive environment are provided.