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Your job description is the first touchpoint between your company and your new hire. With millions of people searching for jobs on Indeed each month, a great job description can help you attract the most qualified candidates to your open position. To get you started, here are some tips for creating an effective job description.

Production Assistant job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimise your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialised, consider including the specialisation in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Production Assistant
  • Junior Production Assistant
  • Television Production Assistant
  • Production Assistant (Part-Time)
  • Production Associate

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Production Assistant Job Description Examples:

Example 1

We at Carona are an Australian Manufacturer of Refrigeration Doors.

We have vacancies in our Manufacturing Team at Lawson

Your Job Will include.
  • Manufacturing and assembling Parts to Make Doors.
  • Using of Hand Tools and Equipment.
  • Testing and Quality Control.
  • Keeping your work area neat and Oragnised
  • No trade is needed just a willingness to learn and attention to detail.

    Must have ability to work in Australia.

    Job is ready for immediate start, we will contact you via phone or email if we feel you may be a suitable candidate.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $26.00 $27.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplementary Pay:
  • Overtime pay

    COVID-19 considerations:
    We abide by current NSW regulations for Covid

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Lawson, NSW 2783: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Similar Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

    Work (Required)

    • Example 2

    We are seeking a highly capable production assistant with a passion for manufacturing with composite materials, located at Macksville, NSW.

    Duties & Responsibilities

    Production scheduling and forecasting

    Plan and coordinate daily production planning to meet delivery

    schedule

    Manufacture products in timely manner, ensuring good quality

    Monitor production output, product quality, and on time shipping.

    Skills and Requirements

    Previous experience in manufacturing is essential

    Design skills from initial concept to final product with AutoCAD would be highly advantageous

    Basic metal working, machining, welding, ability to operate CNC advantageous

    Good with your hands, at trade level advantageous

    Proficient computer skills Excel, Word and Outlook

    A good team player

    Results driven

    Good organisational skills with the ability to carry out a plan

    Dedication to quality

    Reliable, professional and a strong work ethic

    Problem solver

    Excellent communication skills

    The successful candidate will be offered a full-time role.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $30.00 $35.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Macksville, NSW 2447: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work (Required)

    • Example 3

    Bakery Production Workers wanted. Marrickville location.

    We are seeking hard working, production assistants to assist in the production area of bakery factory.

    Tipping breads & bakery goods out of tins & trays once they are cooked and general assistant work.

    Afternoon shift: 1pm-9pm (approx)

    Immediate start.

    Students welcome to apply who can work Mon-Fri (day shift)

    -Training will be provided.

    -Must be available to work Mon-Fri (If you cannot, please DO NOT apply)

    -MUST have safety work boots.

    -Uniform is provided on site.

    -Live close to Marrickville/Sydenham area.

    -We are looking for reliable & hard-working people to assist in this role.

    Please apply if you meet the criteria & are interested. We are recruiting NOW!

    Job Types: Full-time hours with Casual pay rate.

    Hourly Rate: $26.73 per hour + Super (Mon-Fri)

    Weekend rate is higher.

    Apply Now!

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

    Salary: From $26.73 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • No weekends
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus

    COVID-19 considerations:
    MUST BE FULLY Vaccinated TO BE Successful FOR THIS ROLE

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Marrickville, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • Food production: 1 year (Preferred)

    Language:
  • English (Required)

    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Required)

    Shift Shift (Required)

    • Example 4

    About us

    Excision is a fast paced and creative family owned and operated business.

    Vision Excision is the most recognised and respected brand for industrial cutting in Australia.

    Mission - Excision delivers the highest quality product with unsurpassed care and customer service.

    Core Values; Can do Attitude, Brilliant Service, Clear & Honest Communication
    Qualifications & experience
  • Teamwork is critical, the ability to work with other team members and help, and allow other team members to help you
  • Ability to problem solve, different issues arise in production with machinery and products. The applicant will need a clear head in pressure situations to be able to think problems through and solve them effectively
  • Communication with team members and management is very important
  • Forklift Licence preffered
    Tasks & responsibilities
  • Packaging of blades
  • Welding of Bandsaw blades
  • Operation of specialised production machinery
    Benefits
  • Participate in a high-performance, high energy production team in the manufacturing of products with precision and accuracy, including metal cutting products list Bandsaw blades etc.
  • Enjoy a vibrant team culture, and be rewarded for your contribution
  • Great Work / Life flexibility, flexible start and finish times around your personal needs
  • Be part of a growing local business, with career pathways and training to grow individually
  • Attractive all team bonus' paid when targets are achieved

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $22.50 $27.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Professional development assistance
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplementary Pay:
  • Bonus
  • Overtime pay
  • Performance bonus

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Hamilton, VIC 3300: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Forklift Licence (Preferred)

    Work (Required)

    • Example 5

    Installer / Production Assistant

    We are a dynamic production company based in Ultimo. Operating for over a decade, we have a small high-end client base that we service well. We design, fabricate, produce, install and transport sets, installs and displays. We are precise and reliable while remaining flexible and creative. We create everything from window displays, event production, sound and lighting, exhibition stands, point of sale, set and prop construction, steel fabrication, and everything in between.

    About You

    We are looking for a friendly and organised person with experience in trades such as construction, shopfitting, painting or electrical to join our busy crew on a casual basis. The ideal team member will be motivated and energtic and approach each new challenge as an opportunity to learn.

    Our dynamic business ensures that each day will be different and allows for the successful candidate to use their initiative to deliver successful outcomes for both the client and the business.

    You may need to load a Ute or truck one day, the next day you could be helping to create and install store displays. There is plenty of scope to learn on the job and create new career opportunities.

    The hours are flexible depending on the project, but occasional late nights should be expected. We need a person who works cheerfully as a part of a team when under pressure.

    All vehicles and equipment/tools provided.

    Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing materials, tools, vehicles.
  • Loading vehicles and deliveries.
  • Assisting in set construction / painting / wiring.
  • Organising workshop.

    We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:
  • Enjoys working with and helping others
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to use hand tools & machinery
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to interpret drawings
  • Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Organised and efficient
  • Willing to learn
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Experience in the construction / shopfitting / signage industries
  • Construction Induction/White Card (desirable)
  • Drivers licence

    Job Types: Full-time, Casual

    Salary: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour

    Application Question(s):
  • We can only employ Australian Residents (Not working holiday visa sorry).

    Language:
  • English (Required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Manual Driver Licence (Required)

    Ability to Commute:
  • Ultimo, NSW 2007 (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Job Type: Location: In person

    • Example 6

  • Seeking a role outside of a typical office based environment?
  • Like the ideal of being part of a team, but not being stuck behind a desk?
  • Print Finisher & Digital Print Production Assistant job opportunities - Part Time or Full Time hours on offer! Cairns, QLD

    Our client, a well established North Queensland, Award winning print & embroidery business have two job openings. We are seeking interested candidates for a Print Finisher, as well as a Digital Print Production Assistant to join their busy teams in Cairns, QLD. These positions will provide full training and could suit someone that may have some graphic design experience or even an administrator seeking a change of direction in their career. Work hours are negotiable, part time hours are 30 hours per week. Full time hours of 37.5 hours of work also on offer. Salary is as per the Graphic Arts and Printing Award.

    About You
  • Attention to detail is key, every minor detail matters including colour consistency, quality of print and finishing processes. If you are naturally an OCD personality type, this role was made for you!
  • Previous experience in a printing environment with experience Guillotining, Folding, Stitching highly desired!
  • You are a reliable person,
  • You have a drivers license and your own reliable car (as transport between two different site locations within a short distance may be required on occasion depending on work load).
  • You're seeking a role outside of a typical office based role. You like the ideal of working as part of a team, but certainly wont be stuck behind a desk in these jobs!

    What will these roles involve?
  • Guillotining
  • Folding - MBO Continous Pile
  • Collator/ stitchery operator
  • Celloglasing - Delta machine
  • Small & Wide Format Finishing
  • NCR Bookbinding - Stapling - Taping - Collating
  • Packing & some lifting involved

    Ideal skills & experience sought

    We are happy consider work experience from a variety of functions and sectors. The key is you are reliable, fit and can stand for long periods of time as this is not a typical office based job! These roles are within the printing production studio would enjoy working in a close knit, busy print production team and have an interest in either digital printing, or would enjoy a hands on, requiring attention to detail and accuracy! Or maybe you have previously worked in a trade field and would enjoy working inside and using your calculations and attention to detail in a different way?

    Signage Experience may also be advantageous but not entirely necessary as full training will be provided for the right person that displays an exceptional willingness to learn!

    Training on select equipment will be offered for the successful candidates.

    Please note: You must be able to lift boxes of print items which can weight approx. 25kg-30kg. Candidates who cannot perform any lifting duties, or cannot stand for long periods of time unfortunately cannot be considered for these opportunities.

    Interviewing to commence 5th July 2022. Jobs ideally start in July 2022!

    To Apply
    Please submit your resume and outline if you are seeking a full time or part time hours. To confidentially discuss this job opportunity you are welcome to contact Christine during business hours on 0423 658 966, Mon-Fri.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 30 per week

    Salary: $45,000.00 $55,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Professional development assistance
    Schedule:
  • Flexible hours
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Cairns, QLD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Language:
  • Fluent English & strong spelling & grammar (Required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Drivers license & own reliable car? (Required)

    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Required)

    Application Deadline: Start Date: 25/07/2022

    • Example 7

    Ecommerce Dispatch Assistant & DAIRY Production

  • Operating hours: Monday to Friday 7am - 3:30pm
  • 20 - 30+ hours per week available
  • Opportunity to learn all aspects about Pepe Saya
  • Ideal hours/dedicated shifts, with weekends available too
  • Location: Caringbah NSW 2229 (Sutherland Shire)
  • Hourly Rate: $29.04 plus super

    Pepe Saya are a butter company located in the Sutherland Shire. We are a growing Australian Butter Company, specialising in cultured butter supplying to restaurants, cafes, airlines, distributors, retailers and homes (via our online store) across Australia and the world. We have positions available within our growing ecommerce and production team*.*

    This is a hybrid role, working within both our ecommerce dispatch team and within our production team. We are looking for people to handle the admin and dispatch for our online store; along with assisting in our dairy production and wholesale dispatch team. We require people for our team who are available between 2 to 5 shifts per week Monday to Friday.

    Start time is from 7-8am and we finish by 4pm. We have between 20-30+ hours available per week.

    Our team is made up of 20+ people, all with different skills sets and friendly personalities.

    Overview of position - it is a varying role between our online dispatch team and dairy production team:

  • Assist in the day-to-day order preparation and dispatch of our online orders using our various platforms - Shopify, Ready to Ship and EParcel
  • Picking, packing and processing of online orders
  • Customer service for online customers via email and walk in customers
  • Assist with corporate hamper orders
  • Assist in quality control for our online order dispatch
  • Assist with backend admin on our website
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area
  • Stocktake of inventory
  • Dairy processing within our factory
  • Packing within our factory
  • Operation of walker or pallet jack (training available)
  • Maintaining a high level of hygiene & cleanliness
  • Safe manual handling
  • Opportunity to grow within the business

    What we are looking for:

  • High attention to detail
  • High level on communication, both verbal and written
  • Able to understand and follow instructions well
  • Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office are vital. A bonus is experience using Shopify and online shipping platforms
  • Comfortable multitasking
  • Shows initiative
  • Reliable and an ability to commit to the hours

    Candidates must be able to commit to the hours and times available and are able to commute to and from Caringbah. We offer training on the job.

    If you have some ecommerce, food or dairy production experience this is a bonus!

    We are also hiring for other roles within our business in production and admin, please apply via our other ads if this interests you.

    Job Type: Casual

    Salary: $29.04 $43.56 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Weekend availability
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Overtime pay



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Caringbah, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Required)

    Shift availability:
  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)


    Work Location: In Start Date: 11/09/2023
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    Production Assistant job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Production Assistant job summary

    Our online media company needs a Production Assistant to help with the conception, development and creation of online advertising videos for our clients. We’re looking for a self-starting professional who wants to get their foot in the door in the production business. You don’t need a lot of experience, but you must be willing to learn and apply your knowledge for our clients’ benefit. Our videos are seen by thousands of people, so quality is our primary concern.

    Production Assistant responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

    • Schedule voice actors and other talent for recording time in the studio as well as any follow-up time for corrections or adjustments
    • Order, reserve or rent equipment needed to complete a production or increase production value for a particular campaign
    • Assist in set design, script rewrites and other tasks assigned to you by the producer or director
    • Create, evaluate and oversee the budget for each production, ensuring we never exceed it
    • Suggest creative or practical changes to scripts or storyboards to help improve production value and save money
    • Manage the CPO’s schedule to ensure maximum time management value

    Production Assistant qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Degree in television production or related field
    • 2+ years’ experience in video development or production
    • Familiarity with online video advertising a must
    • Working knowledge of video equipment and software a plus
    • Ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively with minimal supervision
    • Excellent attention to detail and willingness to be creative

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