Warehouse Production Hand

Date: 4 Sept 2025

Location:

Tweed Heads, NSW, AU, 2485

Requisition ID: 1771

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whosevalues it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees arerecognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

• Support the program aimed at reducing litter in the environment
• On the job training in using specialised equipment
• Not-for-profit tax-free benefits, with less tax you keep more of your income.

We are looking for new warehouse team members to work as Machine Operators on a casual basis in Tweed Heads. You will be required to operate fast paced recycling equipment helping in collecting, sorting, and disposing of recyclable drink containers. This role requires the ability to operate a semi-automated sorting machine, ability to trouble shoot, engage with customers and complete through-put within a fast-paced environment.

On the job training in using specialised equipment will be provided. Your great customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively with other team members are important to this role. A current Forklift Licence is Desirable (Counter Balance). Experience or knowledge of working within a factory environment is also desirable or someone who is willing to work on their feet for a set period of time.

• Operate equipment used for bulk sorting of recyclable drink containers
• Use forklift to empty bins of sorted recyclable containers
• Operate point of sale system for accurate sales and refund transactions
• Assist in other activities i.e. housekeeping, maintenance of warehouse equipment, reporting faulty equipment needing repair, etc.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Experience in using forklifts and a current valid Forklift Licence
• Experience working within a warehouse and/or production environment
• Capacity to perform manual/physical tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently
• Thorough understanding of work, health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.

If this sounds like you, don't wait-apply now, we are interviewing as we receive applications.

We offer:

• Supportive Team– Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay– Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression– Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development- On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support– EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture– Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits– Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found intheSociety's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People .Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check.A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.