Plant Operator
5 days ago
The Role
JK are partnering with a well-established Ballarat team that manufactures essential automotive and industrial products used across Australia. Known for quality, safety, and innovation, this company offers a stable and supportive environment for its employees.
You'll be part of a friendly team, operating and monitoring machinery to help meet daily production targets. You'll rotate between different workstations, keep your area safe and tidy.
The environment is hands-on, team-oriented, and safety-focused.
Duties
- Operate and monitor machinery safely
- Help your team meet production targets
- Rotate between workstations for variety
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace
Skills & Experience
- Experience in manufacturing or similar work (1+ year preferred)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to follow safety rules and wear PPE (hi-vis, boots, etc.)
- Forklift license is a bonus, but not required
Working hours
This role will be afternoon shift, 2:30pm-11:30pm, with training being completed on day shift for 2+ weeks. Shift times may vary.
Please Note: All applicants will be required to participate in a drug and alcohol test & physical assessment to be successful in this role.
About JK Personnel
At JK Personnel, we put people first. Our success is built on fostering meaningful, long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. By understanding your unique needs and goals, we go beyond simply filling roles—we create partnerships that last.
Our team of consultants have built strong networks and an excellent reputation for our service with a proven track record of finding the right people to fill positions, fast.
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