Doorpac Australia is seeking a casual Factory Labourer (38 hours/week) in Somersby, NSW. The role involves door assembly, packing and dispatch, forklift operation, general factory labour, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Applicants should be physically fit, reliable, safety-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Forklift licence and good communication skills are required; training and development opportunities are provided.
Full job description
Location: Somersby, NSW 2250
Company: Doorpac Australia Pty Ltd
Type: Casual
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Doorpac is currently seeking a reliable and motivated Factory Labourer to join our team on a casual basis (38 hours per week). This hands-on role is based in our busy workshop in Somersby (NSW) and involves a variety of tasks including door assembly, machine operation, sanding, painting preparation, general labouring, and assisting in dispatch.
We’re looking for someone who is physically fit, safety-conscious, and able to work well in a team environment. Prior factory or trade experience is an advantage but not essential—training will be provided.
Join a supportive team where your contribution helps produce quality Australian-made fire doors and timber doors for projects across the country.
Responsibilities:
- Pick and pack door hardware and door seal orders, which involves collecting products and getting them ready for dispatch
- Receive completed doors from production and prepare for dispatch (strap on pallet and wrap where required)
- Serve trade customers and assist them with loading goods
- Assist Logistics Coordinator with preparing deliveries, including loading delivery trucks
- Check incoming goods against invoices and inspecting them to ensure they are free of damage
- Unloading delivery trucks and unpacking the contents of packages
- Use warehousing machinery, such as forklifts, to lift, place and remove items on high shelves or racks
- Sort items and place them in the correct location on shelves or in bins
- Comply with safety regulations to ensure a safe work environment
- Must be a team player. Help out sanding , labelling, painting doors, loading and unloading of doors and timber.
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Quality: Check doors to make sure they comply with Doorpac quality standards.
- Able to use hand tools, power tools, and operate lifting machinery safely when required.
- Work safely and efficiently in a fast pace environment following OHS standards.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Forklift ticket
- Organisational skills
- Be punctual
- Ability to follow instructions both verbally and written
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret and process warehouse documentation, such as shipping invoices, picking lists and bills of lading
- Forward thinker. Using initiative to maintain production flow.
- Ability to lift, move, load and unload heavy items
- No physical restrictions and able to carry out heavy lifting and manual labour.
- Good numerical skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision and guidance
- Flexible work hours, including overtime
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- 38 hour working week: Mon-Thurs 6:30AM – 3:00PM, Fri 6:30AM – 1:00PM. Overtime may be required.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
If you are a motivated individual with a desire to perform at your best, please submit your resume and a cover letter.
