Production Assistant

Looking for a hands-on role where your production skills can have a real impact?

Orana is looking for a Production Assistant to join our Business Services team and help keep production running smoothly, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll work as part of a team to meet customer requirements and production targets, while also supporting employees to build their skills and get enjoyment from their work.

About us

Orana is a leading South Australian organisation supporting people with disability to live, work and participate in their communities.

Our Business Services team provides meaningful employment opportunities while delivering quality products and services to customers.

About the role

As a Production Assistant, you’ll play an important hands-on role in supporting the day-to-day production of goods at our Employment Service.

You’ll undertake a range of production and assembly tasks, particularly where additional support is needed to meet customer specifications. This could include packing, taping, labelling and other activities that help increase production output.

You’ll also work alongside supported employees, encouraging and motivating them while helping to develop their skills and confidence in the workplace.

The role is practical, team-focused and fast-paced, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and meeting deadlines.

What you'll do

• Assist with a range of production and assembly activities, including packing of finished goods utilising pallet jacks, auto taping tooling, production jigs and fixtures and oil bottling machinery etc.
• Help increase production output and ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Meet production targets, deadlines and required quality standards.
• Work to customer specifications and individual job orders.
• Achieve production rates as advised by the Operations Manager.
• Identify potential production issues and take action to prevent or resolve them.
• Support the team to manage the production workload and meet required timeframes.
• Assist with stocktakes of plant, equipment and supplies.
• Follow direction from Coordinating Supervisors and Managers.
• Assist Supervisors to maintain workplace health, safety and quality standards.
• Communicate with supported employees to help build their skills and enjoyment of their work.
• Encourage and motivate supported employees in their roles.
• Participate positively in team meetings and contribute to problem solving.
• Complete other duties within the scope of the role as required.

About you

You’re practical, reliable and enjoy being part of a team.

You’ll ideally have experience in production, assembly, manufacturing or a similar commercial environment, and be comfortable working towards targets while maintaining a strong focus on quality.

You’ll also bring:

• A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck into the work.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to follow processes and instructions.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A positive and professional approach to teamwork.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to identify problems and contribute to practical solutions.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to learn about the disability sector and the services provided by Orana.

Experience working in a disability employment environment is not essential. What matters is your production experience, attitude and willingness to support the people you work alongside.

What you'll bring

To work at Orana, you’ll need:

• Experience or a background in production and/or assembly.
• Experience working in a commercial or manufacturing environment.
• NDIS Worker Check.
• National Police Certificate.
• Forklift Licence (desirable)
• Capacity to undertake manual handling duties, stand for extended periods and lift products weighing up to 15kg.
• Willingness to undertake occasional overtime when required.

A Certificate III in Disability Services is desirable but not essential.

Why join Orana?

At Orana, you’ll have the opportunity to use your production skills in a workplace where the work you do contributes to meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.

You’ll be part of a supportive team where reliability, quality, teamwork and a positive attitude are valued.

You’ll also have opportunities to develop your skills and learn more about working within the disability sector.