Factory Hand

Factory Hand


Company
Help Enterprises
Location
Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
91 days ago
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Job Description
About UsHelp is a Queensland-based social enterprise helping people with disability lead fulfilling and independent lives. Over the past 50+ years, we’ve created an integrated network of services to provide people with disability the essentials, routine, and stretch they seek in life. Whether it’s employment, learning, living arrangements, community involvement, or anything else in between – we work alongside people to help them achieve the things they set out to. We do this with the help of our social enterprise businesses, organisational partnerships, and DES and NDIS service streams. We like to think of it as an ecosystem of opportunity.What’s in it for you?BenefitsAt Help we believe that every person is the master of their journey. And that starts with our team. We strive to create an environment where employees openly embrace our mission and vision and can live our values every day. As a valued member of our team we’re committed to looking after you, by offering some great benefits including:Excellent salary sacrificing benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, and additional $2,560 for meal and entertainment expensesA supportive work environment which values your personal and professional life, ensuring a perfect work-life balanceRecognition of loyalty through our Service Award ProgramFree counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disability.Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Meet production targets as directed by the Team Leader Maintain a professional standard of personal appearance and conduct. Assist in maintaining a workplace that is safe, clean and uncluttered and to report any concerns regarding equipment to the Team Leader Work with Team Leader or Production Support Officer to achieve personal work goals Operate machinery such as welders, presses, saws, drills and hand tools to manufacture goods as directed by Team Leader Ensure workspace is safe and tidy Use machines safely and as instructed Sign off times on Quality Control sheet as required Other duties as required to meet operational needs Be polite and professional towards any customers who enter the workspace Attending work on rostered days Comply with HELP’s Code of Conduct and all policies, procedures, standards and guidelinesThis Is a Full-Time Position Based AtThis is a Full-Time position based at:Eagle FarmHow to apply for this role?If you are determined to make a difference and want to join our team of HELP Hero’s, we encourage you to submit your application.Applications will be assessed as they are receivedContact: To learn more about this opportunity please contact the Recruitment team on: [email protected] part of our recruitment and selection process, all successful candidates must have or be willing to undertake a range of checks including verification of working rights, Working with Children (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card), current First Aid and CPR certificate, professional reference checks and a national police check.If you would like to learn more about working for us or what we do, we encourage you to visit www.help.org.au or follow us on LinkedIn

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