𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗨𝗦

Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about…. keep reading if you are looking for big things.

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘

𝗨𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮 – 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 + 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 + 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 + 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 $𝟭𝟮𝟬.𝟬𝟬
𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝟭𝟰𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁

As a Production Team Member at our Ulladulla Truss & Frame manufacturing plant, you will be responsible for cutting and assembling frames and trusses, playing a crucial role in the production of prefabricated wall frames and roof trusses for some of Australia's best home builders. Your ability to use a range of hand and power tools will be essential, working with detailed manufacturing drawings to produce accurate, quality product every shift.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be part of a tight-knit production team where safety is non-negotiable and quality is just as important as quantity. You will safely operate and maintain plant equipment, manage manual handling tasks throughout the day, and contribute to a clean, hazard-free working environment.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing role that suits someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong safety mindset, and a proactive, can-do attitude every day.

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘

- Cutting and assembling wall frames and roof trusses with precision and accuracy
- Working from detailed manufacturing drawings to produce prefabricated frames and trusses
- Safely operating and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and plant equipment
- Maintaining a high level of attention to detail to ensure every product meets Dahlsens' quality standards
- Manual handling of timber, plasterboard and other building materials (lifting up to 25kg, occasionally up to 40kg in a dual lift)
- Accurately reading and using a tape measure throughout the shift
- Keeping the manufacturing plant clean, tidy and compliant with hygiene and WHS standards
- Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents promptly via Donesafe
- Living the 'Our Circle of Care' principles – See, Say, Listen, Stop – and looking out for the safety of yourself, your team, our customers and the community

𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦

- Previous experience in frame and truss assembly or a similar manufacturing role (preferred)
- Experience in the timber and building industry (preferred)
- Current Forklift Licence (LF) (preferred)
- Proficiency in using a range of hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to work from detailed manufacturing drawings and procedural documentation
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to also work with limited supervision
- Demonstrated awareness and adherence to site safety protocols
- Physically capable of bending, lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching and carrying – including lifting up to 25kg (and up to 40kg in a dual lift) throughout the day
- A reliable team player who is energetic, honest, takes initiative and brings a hands-on, can-do attitude every day

𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us or any Dahlsens team member about this role. We're managing this recruitment directly and aren't seeking agency support at this time.

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗦

- Take a day off on your birthday and still get paid for it.
- Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
- Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
- An impressive 'Be Well' program supporting you and your wellbeing.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
- Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, - Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more!
- Education Assistance Program - your development is important.
- Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
- Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply)
- Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a National Police & Right to Work.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, and your skills and enthusiasm, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.