Trainee Production Operators – 12HR Day Shifts | Condensed Week

Want a full-time manufacturing career with fewer days at work and more days off across the month?

This is a great opportunity to join a high-quality manufacturing environment as a Production Operator Trainee, where you’ll earn while you learn and complete a Certificate III in Process Manufacturing.

No experience is required – full training is provided. We’re looking for reliable, motivated people who are ready to learn and build a long-term career in manufacturing.

12-Hour Day Shifts – Condensed Work Week

• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• Work approximately 16 shifts per month
• Roster includes some Saturdays and Sundays
• Longer shifts mean more days off across the month
• Ideal for people who prefer a condensed working roster rather than a traditional five-day week

About the Role

As a Trainee Production Operator, you’ll learn how to work safely and confidently in a clean, regulated production environment. You’ll be trained across different stages of the manufacturing process and supported by experienced team members throughout your traineeship.

You’ll gain experience in:

• Packaging products
• Operating production machinery
• Assisting with setting up, cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Completing quality checks and documentation
• Following safety, hygiene and quality procedures
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production targets

This role suits someone who enjoys practical work, routine and being part of a structured team.

What You’ll Gain

• Certificate III in Process Manufacturing – fully funded
• On-the-job training while gaining a nationally recognised qualification
• Fewer working days across the month
• Experience in a professional, quality-focused manufacturing environment
• Clear progression pathways
• Stable, long-term career opportunities on completion

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• New to the workforce or looking for a career change
• Keen to learn and develop practical manufacturing skills
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused
• Comfortable using basic computer systems
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and heavy lifting
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including rostered weekends

No previous manufacturing experience is required.

Important Information

• You must be eligible to undertake a traineeship (Australian/NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Appointment is subject to a pre-employment medical
• Reliable personal transport is required as public transport is not available
• Applicants must be available to work the full 12-hour roster, including rostered Saturdays and Sundays

Apply Now

If you’re ready to start a hands-on manufacturing career, gain a nationally recognised qualification and like the idea of working fewer days with more days off across the month, apply now.