Production / Materials Handler 12 hour shift

_{14th August, 2026}

Production Operator – Forklift & PVC Pipe Handling
Location: Caringbah
Industry: Plastics Manufacturing

Employment Type: Casual with pathway to full-time
Roster: 12-hour rotating shifts – 7-day cycle
Rate: $54.60 per hour annualised rate

Join a Leading Plastics Manufacturer

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver or Production Operator looking for a long-term opportunity with an established plastics manufacturer?
We are seeking a reliable, hands-on operator to join a busy manufacturing team in Caringbah.

This is a material handling and quality-focused role, working with continuous-length PVC pipe and supporting the final stages of production.

You’ll complete one week of paid day-shift training before moving onto the structured 12-hour rotating roster, with a genuine pathway to permanent full-time employment.

About the Role Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for the safe handling, inspection and preparation of finished PVC pipe products.
Your duties will include:

• Operating a forklift to move and handle PVC pipe and materials
• Taking finished continuous-length PVC pipe off the production line
• Conducting final visual inspections to ensure products meet quality standards
• Checking finished pipe for defects, damage and presentation
• Measuring and checking product specifications where required
• Safely stacking, handling and preparing finished products for packaging and dispatch
• Packaging finished products and assisting with crate assembly
• Completing basic fabrication and general hands-on material handling duties
• Conducting quality checks and recording results
• Identifying and reporting product defects, faults or production issues
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work area
• Following all WHS, quality and environmental procedures

About You To be successful, you will have:

• Current forklift licence and practical forklift experience
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, plastics or a similar hands-on environment
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Experience handling long, bulky or manufactured products is highly regarded
• Ability to safely perform repetitive manual and material handling tasks
• Experience working 12-hour shifts is highly desirable
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to follow procedures and work safely as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

What's on Offer

• $54.60 per hour annualised rate
• 12-hour rotating roster across a 7-day cycle
• One week of paid day-shift training
• Ongoing casual employment with a pathway to permanent full-time
• Stable, long-term opportunity with an established manufacturer
• Hands-on role with a good mix of forklift driving, material handling and quality inspection
• Supportive team environment and ongoing training

If you're a reliable forklift operator or hands-on production worker looking for stability, good earning potential and a long-term opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your manufacturing career.