Production Machine / Forklift Operator

About the Company:

Yatala Steel manufacturer with operations across Australasia that employs over 1500 people. Due to continuous growth over the past 30+ years, an opportunity has arisen for the ability to join the team in the Yatala division.

About the Role:

Positions Available:

• Production Machine Operator / Offsider - Plasma Machines (training provided) x 3
• Press Brake Operator x 1
• Operation of Forklifts - Clark 2.5, 5, 8 ton, and 16 ton counterbalance forklifts
• Occasional use of a hand saw or a reciprocating saw to cut pallets.

Roles will require the ability to use gantry cranes and forklifts to maneuver steel products - high-level training provided

• Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 6.30 am to 3.00 pm, Friday 6:00 am to 12:00 pm = 38 hour working week

PLEASE NOTE - Pre-employment medicals, including hair follicle drug & alcohol screening, are completed as part of the recruitment process.

About You:

To be considered, you will need the following:

• Previous experience in either Machine Operating or Dispatch Positions/manufacturing or production environments
• High levels of core strength and fitness are required
• Forklift ticket advantageous
• Ability to use Gantry Cranes - full training provided
• Have a proven understanding of a safety-first mentality in high-risk work environments
• Provide value to an already high-performing team environment
• Own reliable transport
• Ability to work all hours/days specified
• Must be able to provide 2 recent past employment references
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol and fitness assessment

Pay Rates

• $35.00 per hour for machine operators - Day Shift
• Overtime Available with Penalty Rates
• $40.00 per hour for Press Brake operators - Day Shift 
• Weekly Pay Cycle

Full-time Employment Opportunity for successful candidates following training.

How to Apply:

Please click 'Apply', or call Karen on 07 5618 8899, or email GCApply@rprtrades.com.

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