Operations Technician / Team Member

Operations Technician / Team Member

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Our Lysaght business is looking for an Operations Team Member to join the Production Team based in Townsville. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

Our Team Members are at the heart of our operations, playing a key role in creating innovative solutions for our customers. You'll work with cutting-edge machinery, ensuring the highest quality standards while prioritizing safety, for both yourself and the team. If you're looking for secure work, paid training, a supportive team, and work-life balance, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

You'll work on a rotating roster across Day and Afternoon Shift, with shorter Fridays built in, supporting a work-life balance:

• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm (Mon-Thu), 6:00am – 12:00pm (Fri)
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm (Mon-Thu), 2:00pm – 6:00pm (Fri)

What Will You Do?

As part of our supportive team, you'll play a hands-on role in producing high-quality steel building products that are used across Australia. Your day may include:

• Operating processing machinery (training provided)
• Loading and unloading steel products safely
• Manual handling tasks including packing and strapping customer orders to specification
• Learning to operate forklifts and gantry cranes
• Supporting your teammates to keep production running smoothly and safely

More About You

Whether you have worked in operations previously or are looking for a change, what matters most is your willingness to learn and grow – we'll provide all the training you need to succeed. You'll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Enjoyment of hands-on, physical work in a team environment
• A willingness to undertake forklift training and earn the relevant license
• A positive attitude with a strong desire for career progression
• A safety-first mindset for yourself and your team members
• A proactive approach to work in a high-energy, team-driven atmosphere
• The ability to complete a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and participate in random on-site testing to support a safe workplace

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you'll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."

Join us, creating strength for the future.