Shop Helper

Keep production moving. Build practical skills. Make a visible difference every day.

We are looking for a reliable, practical and safety-conscious Shop Helper to join our Operations team. This varied, hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, supporting others and taking pride in keeping a busy factory organised, efficient and ready to deliver.

You will provide flexible support across our manufacturing operation—from preparing materials and packing finished parts to post-cure activities, tool cleaning, deliveries, stock counts and routine site tasks. With training, you will have opportunities to develop additional production skills and take on authorised activities such as stamping and basic planned preventative maintenance.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing rubber materials and supporting trained colleagues with production and tool-change activities.
• Packing, labelling and preparing finished parts accurately for dispatch.
• Carrying out post-cure work and cleaning tools using approved processes.
• Receiving deliveries, collecting goods and making business deliveries as directed.
• Helping with stock counts, housekeeping and basic handyperson tasks.
• Completing authorised checks, maintaining accurate records and reporting defects or concerns promptly.
• Keeping work areas safe, clean and organised in line with PPE, 5S, quality and ISO 9001 requirements.

What we’re looking for A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

• Good attention to detail, with basic numeracy and literacy.
• A reliable, flexible and positive approach to changing operational priorities.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
• A willingness to learn and complete role-related training and competency assessments.
• A full driving licence appropriate to the company vehicle.
• The ability to undertake the physical requirements of a factory-based role, including manual handling and standing.

Previous factory, warehouse, production or maintenance experience would be helpful, but it is not essential. If you bring the right attitude, care and willingness to learn, we will provide relevant training.

Why Rubberatkins? At Rubberatkins, we work side by side to design and manufacture high-performing elastomer and plastic solutions. You will join a team that values integrity, partnership, purposeful innovation and excellence in performance—where people share knowledge, support one another and continually look for better ways to work.

Ready to get involved? If you are dependable, keen to learn and ready to make a practical contribution to a fast-moving operations team, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and help us make tomorrow better than today.

Working Hours - Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am – 2:30pm.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401(k) matching plan
• Medical and dental insurance
• 33 days vacation/PTO (including federal and local holidays)
• Festive shutdown
• Additional loyalty days
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities

If you're ready to contribute to a 'make it happen' and 'do it now' culture, apply now for a chance to be part of our thriving team and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

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