Production Officer

The Role: Production Officer

Looking to step into a dynamic role where your practical problem-solving skills make a real impact? We are looking for a reliable, collaborative Production Officer to join our supportive team in Portsmith, Cairns.

This role offers a varied mix of operational coordination, logistics, and administrative support. It is a fantastic opportunity to gain well-rounded industry experience with the backing of a welcoming, safety-focused site.

Holcim:

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45,000 employees in 43 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and Geostone.

Holcim is certified as a Top Employer 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive On-the-Job Training: No prior experience with our specific systems? We provide full, structured training on all equipment, operational systems, and logistics software.
• Paid Licensing & Skill Development: Don't hold a forklift or front-end loader licence yet? We will fully fund and facilitate obtaining these qualifications for you.
• Inclusive & Respectful Culture: Work in a collaborative local environment that actively values diversity, fresh perspectives, and mutual support.
• Career Growth: Learn operations from the ground up with clear pathways to develop leadership and site management skills.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Working alongside a friendly, cooperative team, your day will involve:

• Safety & Wellbeing: Contributing to a clean, safe, and healthy work environment where team members look out for one another.
• Operations & Logistics: Managing concrete production dispatch, coordinating driver schedules, and organizing smooth transport logistics.
• Inventory & Site Care: Tracking raw material stock, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with general site operations (including equipment operation and handling bagged products).
• Administration: Using computer systems for stock management and dispatch logistics (full software onboarding provided).

Hours & Working Conditions

• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00 am - 4:00 pm (with occasional Saturday shifts during peak project periods).
• Work Environment: An active, hands-on role combining outdoor site work (low level physicality), equipment operation, and office coordination. Full personal protective equipment (PPE) and comprehensive safety protocols are provided to ensure your health and well-being.

About You

We believe great teams are built on attitude, communication, and a willingness to learn—you don't need to check every single box on day one to be a great fit. You will thrive here if you are:

• A Team Player: You enjoy working in a collaborative space where communication and mutual respect come first.
• Organized & Practical: You bring a practical, organized approach to everyday tasks with great attention to detail.
• Safety-Conscious: You value a workplace culture where safety and wellbeing are top priorities.
• Active & Hands-On: Comfortable with low level physical work and willing to complete standard pre-employment health screening (including drug & alcohol testing).
• Work Rights: Hold full, unrestricted Australian work rights.

Why Holcim?

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster. Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Ethics.

Apply now! If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your contribution, we want to hear from you!

Candidates must hold valid Australian work rights with no restrictions on employment duration or hours worked. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept Holiday or Student visas.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and
encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Holcim will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.