Attention WHM Visa Holders - This job DOES NOT qualify towards 88 days of required regional work.

CLS is a commercial laundry plant located in Cannonvale, servicing the Whitsunday Islands and mainland hotels. We are seeking motivated workers for our morning and afternoon crews!

Role 1: Production Operator

As a Production Operator your main focus will be efficient processing of linen through the production lines to the highest standard of quality control, at a fast pace. This involves feeding linen through machinery and quality checking at the receiving end.

Get access to staff benefits like uniforms (after 6 months), employee of the month awards, access to our benefits platform with discounts across thousands of retailers and more!

Role 2: Production Operator/Backup Forklift Drivers

As a Production Operator, your primary role will be efficiently processing linen through our production lines, ensuring high-quality output at a fast pace. You’ll also receive training as a relief forklift driver, supporting the team as needed.

If this combined role interests you, please mention it in the cover letter section of your application.

Working Hours & Availability

*MUST* be available 5 days a week for EITHER AM or PM (potentially on a rotating roster) and Saturdays during busy periods especially around the holiday season, school holidays and public holidays etc.

Shift Times

AM SHIFTS (Mon-Fri) 6AM-12PM or 2PM

PM SHIFTS (Mon-Fri) 12PM 6PM/8PM or 2PM-6PM/8PM

SATURDAY SHIFT 6AM-12/2PM

Please note - all shift finishing times can vary depending on workload

Requirements

Successful applicants must meet the below criteria:

Applicants with a forklift licence will be prioritised at this point in time.

Physically fit - able to do work at a fast pace, light to medium lifting, repetitive movements and standing for long periods

Comfortable working in a hot environment

Some Saturdays will be required during busy periods

Dependable and committed

Able to work positively within a team environment at a productive pace

Reliable transport

Available Mon-Fri for morning or afternoon shift + Saturdays

Have no upcoming leave booked over December & January

Please express shift preference and availability to start upon application.

Pay rates

Adult Casual & Penalty Rates (includes loading)

Before 6am pay rate $43.07

Normal Hourly pay rate $30.76

Overtime rate (after 7.6 hrs) $43.07

After 6pm pay rate $43.07

Saturdays (first 3 hours) $43.07

Saturdays (after 3 hours) and Sundays $55.37

Public Holidays $67.68

Further breakdown of rates outlined under: MA000096

*Junior rates apply for 19 years and under

Staff Benefits

Uniforms (after 6 months)

Employee of the month awards

Access to discounts across thousands of retailers

If you are planning on moving to Airlie please only apply once available for an interview.