Factory Hand

Sydney - Western Sydney, NSW, Australia

Casual / Temporary / Contract

Trades & Manufacturing

Machine Operator

Synaco Global Recruitment is thrilled to announce its partnership with one of the leading manufacturers in the building supplies industry. With a track record of sustained growth and success, this renowned company is actively searching for skilled Factory Hands to join their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Ingleburn.

What’s in it for you?

Monday – Friday
Morning shift 5:50am-2pm
Friendly environment
Team based work!
State of the art facilities
Clean and tidy warehouse

Duties include but are not limited to:

Manual handling
Troubleshooting machine issues
General house keeping
Packing products into boxes from a conveyor belt
Production line operating

The successful candidate:

Machine operating experience – highly regarded
Able to work Monday – Friday
Production experience
Have 2 contactable references
Able to lift up to 15kg comfortably

If you meet these requirements, kindly submit your up-to-date CV by clicking on the 'APPLY' button today.

** Must have full Australian working rights ***

*** Only short listed candidates will be contacted ***

Synaco Global Recruitment fills a wide variety of permanent and contract roles with a dedicated focus to delivering the best talent across Australia. The industry sectors that we focus on but not limited to are manufacturing, logistics, defense and technology, construction, infrastructure, mining, and resources. We have scope and coverage throughout Australia, with an active presence in both State and Territory capitals as well as regional hubs and communities.

If you have any questions, please call Josh on 02 9734 7252 or email josh.umali@synacoglobal.com.au

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Efficient.

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505I

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david gurtner

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Great company

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Was a great company always had work

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Darren Hoare

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This group has looked after me and managed everything perfectly for the passed 18 months

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11months in and my pay has never been underpaid or late and communication has been good.

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I dealt with Lorraine at Synaco - Brisabane. She is one of the best people to guide and support people. Her communication is always clear and helpful. Thank you for everything. I now have a permanent job with the company you placed me with. I would highly recommend Synaco to all...A++++++

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For me Synaco really gave me the opportunity to work as I wanted. and for guiding me enthusiastically, helping me pass the interview, I am really grateful.

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Amazing staff and team members, would recommend.

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Jade and kelly allways help me out 5 stars

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Always follow up and very friendly team.

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Very good communication and a friendly service.

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The best agency I have found in Kalgoorlie.

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Amazing

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I found Lorraine at synaco extremely helpful in getting me work as well as ongoing help with whatever I needed until I went permanent thanks again Lorraine and synaco

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I just wanted to leave a review that synaco deserves. Lorraine well and truly went above and beyond to find my dream job! she took her time with me to go through all the relevant information and did not stop checking up on me even after I got the job. I will definitely recommend synaco and Lorraine to anyone who is looking for a job with a good group of people. they are simply outstanding as an agency and deliver their services with a high degree of professionalism

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Gary McKenzie

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Kerri-ann Pirrie

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I have been working for Synaco for several months now!!And the job I am doing is great!!The communication with Lorraine is excellent!!She always goes above and beyond if there is anything that needs sorting!!They are a great company to work for!!

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We have had nothing but fantastic communication with Zevanea, so professional and made getting back into the work force a breeze.. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Places need more employees like her that are an asset to there business and also looks out for her team.

Trinity Tapara

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Since starting work for Synaco global recruitment Brisbane I have had nothing short of the best experience. Prompt responses and friendly yet professional all the time. Kept up to date with many toolbox meetings makes me feel that they care and further more continuous work for many different companies in very similar roles utilising most if not all my qualifications. Always being acknowledged for my hard work makes me feel great working for them. Clients are awesome and the pay relates to the work you do. All in all if you are looking for a recruiting company to work for I recommend Synaco global recruitment

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Mark Stewart

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They were quick and through with medical Friendly and caring contact by phone. They are happy to try and accommodate any request. I reccomend to give this company a go.

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Fast and great communication. Reliable work.

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The crew at Synaco were great and got me up and running and working in no time.They placed me into jobs that suited my skills and lifestyle.

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Highly recommended, the most professional recruitment company.

Gregory Lee

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Great team and communication, always keeping me up to date and always on time ( pay etc)

Jeffrey Lewis

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Can totally recomend Synaco

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Very good approach by Hayley .she was wonderful. Got a job interview and medical done in a same week . Best recruitment company ever.

Roselle Rogers

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Lorraine from Synaco Brisbane is nothing but helpful and very professional. She goes the extra mile to make sure her clients are well looked after. It's the first recruitment agency I have been with that actually cares and keeps rapport. I can't recommend them enough. From day one until now, 9 months on, they continue to show support and having that open communication which is very important for me. THANK YOU Lorraine! 💖

Lawrence Harris

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Glenn Langford

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Hello everyone I've been with SYNACO for over 2 years in a good position. From day one Lorraine was very easy going and professionalThey are a great recruitment company, would highly recommend them.

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Synaco recruitment have been awesome dealing with me & always great service, Ruth always came back to me and went that extra mile if necessary. Thanks again Ruth. 🙌

Emer Murphy

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Synaco Global is a very professional organisation , always getting excellent service and feedback from Ryth at Synaco Global since commencing employment. Within a few days of Ruth first contacting me I commenced work ,

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I highly recommend Synaco Global Recruitment!! I was struggling with being a full-time, single father looking work. I had tried often for months on end by myself and with other recruitment agencies with absolutely nothing to show for it as the hours I could work were restricted. I then signed up with synaco and was placed under Zevanea as my recruitment consultant and jeeze was everything a breeze from there! She was very thorough in understanding my position and was obvious from the start she was here to help me. Zevanea was very professional, punctual and always kept communication so I never felt left in the dark. It was only a short time later that she discussed with me options on workplaces and have since been working as a Delivery Truck Driver who are willing to work around my situation as this company also highly regard Zevanea and are happy for me to work around my needs . THANKS HEAPS ZEVANEA AND ALL THE SYNACO TEAM!

Ben Gordon

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Placed me in an excellent position, very helpful and supportive. Would gladly recommend Synaco to others. Lorraine is a very friendly and helpful recruitment officer.

Damien Hammermeister

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Synaco global highly recommended to any one that is looking for work they are awesome

Kaisa Faamate

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Definitely a great agency. Got a job as soon as I put the application in. Didn't have to wait long for the response thanks to Zevanea and the team at Synaco.

Glenn Duggan

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I would have no hesitation in recommending Synaco Global. I have always received excellent service and feedback from Lorraine at Synaco Global since commencing employment. Within 4 days from Lorraine first contacting me I commenced work with their client.

Claudine Taylor

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Lorraine at Synaco in Brisbane is a pleasure to deal with. Great communicator and very professional.

Chris Lovelock

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Great Company to work for. Staff have always been very polite and professional to deal with. I highly recommend

Dean Robinson

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Synaco has been good to work for. Lorraine really knows her stuff, she's active in the field and she is up front with her recruits. No problems at all recommending this employment group.

Jade Renata

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One of the best recruitment companies I have worked for in terms of candidate and customer care. I was onboarded by Lorraine as a forklift operator.Within a day of applying for roles and conversing with her, Lorraine brought me in for an interview promptly and had the onboarding process completed. The following day I got a phone call to start work.The team at Synaco were helpful when going through the registration pack and explaining Payroll processes. Always greeted with a warm welcome and a smile when visiting the office.

Peter john Hobbs

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Synaco recruitment I found them to be helpful & great service Lorraine always come back to me no matter what situation thank so much

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Justin Steuerwald

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Synaco is frequently able to find me work even in this tough time. They’re always happy to answer any questions I ask of them.The current employee helping me, Anna, is extremely polite and professional and is a good representative of this company.I highly recommend Synaco.

Ronald Joseph (RJ)

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Very professional and always picks up my calls. In thier books and provides me with constant work

Christian del pozo

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They found me a job very quickly, nice staff 😊. If you are looking for any type of job, casual, full time or part time this is the place you have to go, they are very friendly and have good networking aswell, definitelly one of the best agencies in adelaide. And its almost in the center, easy to get there, totally recomended 🤙.

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The Synaco team are very friendly and nice!

Kelly B

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I've been around in my working life, but nowhere I have ever been will compare to working here. I've never worked with a team so passionate about helping others or a team who just gets along with each other like we all do. Synaco has a whole lot of love to give, not just to each other, but to our candidates and clients as well. I'm proud to be a part of this awesome team <3 !

Craig Jones

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A day in the office at Synaco Global is always a positive experience ...collaborating with a positive driven team who support each other creates a truly "funky" office culture that makes coming to work a pleasure. Synaco Global Recruitment promote the kind of culture that inspires everyone to do their best.

John Secker

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Staff are friendly and work seems to be picking up.