Warehouse & Production Operator

Job description:

About your role

We’re seeking an experienced Production & Warehouse Operator to join our Narangba site. This hands‑on role suits someone who enjoys working in a small, close‑knit team and takes pride in safety, quality and getting the job done right. You’ll be involved in manufacturing and warehouse operations, operating forklifts, preparing orders and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. This is a stable, long‑term opportunity for a reliable operator with strong attention to detail and a commitment to working safely in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely in a production and warehouse environment, following safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Manufacture, package and test chemical products in line with production plans and work instructions
• Safely operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment
• Load, unload, pick and dispatch goods in compliance with transport and dangerous goods requirements
• Report hazards, incidents and quality issues, and participate in safety inspections
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe work areas across the site
• Complete routine equipment checks and minor maintenance tasks as required
• Be willing and medically fit to wear respiratory protective equipment and participate in emergency response activities, including respirator and breathing apparatus training

Health & Safety Requirements

This role operates in a safety‑critical production environment. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Meet the inherent physical and medical requirements of the role
• Successfully complete a pre‑employment medical assessment
• Wear mandatory PPE, including respiratory protective equipment, which may require being clean shaven where necessary to ensure a proper fit

Who are we looking for?

• Certificate of Secondary Education (High School or equivalent)
• Significant experience in a manufacturing and/or warehousing environment
• Current High Risk Forklift Licence, with experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or production setting (deep‑reach experience highly regarded)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small team
• Good attention to detail to ensure products are manufactured, handled and dispatched accurately and safely
• Experience working in a manufacturing, continuous or batch chemical process plant is highly regarded
• Possess hands on aptitude and be physically fit

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.