Operator
About The Role:
Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our ARC business.
Based at our Wollongong site and reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will join a high performing team as an Operator.
In this role, you’ll contribute to business success while gaining hands-on experience in steel processing and distribution. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment focused on achieving KPIs while maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
What you will be doing:
- Operate machinery to shape and cut reinforcing bar
- Operate an overhead crane
- Accurately pick and pack orders
- Load and unload trucks
- Move trucks inside and outside of warehouse
- Promote and contribute to a safe workplace
The hours for this role are Monday to Friday afternoon shifts from 1:50pm – 9:26pm.
The hourly EBA rate is $32.08/hr + 15% afternoon shift allowance.
You will be rewarded with:
- Free onsite parking for convenience
- A supportive, family-oriented and inclusive team culture
- The opportunity to join a site during a major growth and expansion phase
- Exposure to ongoing process improvements
Primary Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:
- Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
- Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
- Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
- Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
What you will bring:
- A willingness to learn new skills with a can-do attitude
- A safety focused mindset
- Ability to deliver consistent results in a physically active role
- Thrives in a team environment
- Prior experience operating machinery
- Overhead crane experience is preferred but not essential
- HR Truck License is desirable
Why join us?
The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.
A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.
How to apply
We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.