Careers with Hassall Trading

 

Hassall Trading operates an established hide and leather processing facility at 812 Parkes Road, Forbes NSW. We are always recruiting for the following full-time, permanent positions. We are constantly looking for individuals who are passionate about the leather industry and would like to work with us.

If you wish to apply for one of the below positions or express your interest for any other role please email us at admin@lorishassall.com.au

Current Positions Available

Forklift Operator

Location: Forbes NSW | Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting at $71,549 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join the team at our hide and leather processing facility in Forbes. This is a hands-on materials-handling role in a wet, fast-moving production environment, moving raw hides, processing chemicals and finished leather through the site, and supporting our maintenance and waste water treatment teams.

Key responsibilities

  • Safely operate counterbalance and reach forklifts to move raw and salted hides, wet-blue stock, drums, pallets and finished leather around the site
  • Load and unload delivery vehicles and containers in line with despatch schedules
  • Move and handle processing chemicals safely in line with Safety Data Sheets and dangerous-goods requirements
  • Transport plant, parts and equipment for the maintenance team, and provide materials-handling support to the waste water treatment plant
  • Conduct daily pre-start checks, record results and report defects
  • Keep aisles, loading docks and storage areas clean, clear and safe

Skills and experience

  • Current High Risk Work Licence (LF class) and a valid Australian driver’s licence
  • At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing, processing or warehouse environment
  • Experience in leather, meat, agri-processing or similar heavy industry is highly regarded
  • A strong safety mindset and the ability to work rotating shifts

How to apply: Email your resume to admin@lorishassall.com.au with “Forklift Driver” in the subject line.

Fitters (General)

Location: Forbes NSW | Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting at $83,644 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition

We are seeking a qualified Fitters (General) to join the maintenance team at our hide and leather processing facility in Forbes. You will keep heavy, water-and-chemical-intensive processing machinery running, working across the beamhouse, tanning and finishing areas on equipment that runs hard in a wet, corrosive environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform preventative, planned and breakdown maintenance on processing drums, fleshing, splitting, shaving and drying machinery and conveyors
  • Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors, gearboxes and bearings
  • Fit, assemble and align parts and sub-assemblies using precision measuring instruments
  • Fabricate, modify and machine replacement parts using workshop tooling
  • Attend breakdowns on shift and contribute to reliability improvements
  • Apply lock-out/tag-out, confined-space and working-at-heights procedures

Skills and experience

  • Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade / Fitting and Machining) or an equivalent recognised trade qualification
  • At least one year of post-qualification maintenance fitting experience, ideally in processing or heavy industry
  • Able to read drawings and schematics and diagnose mechanical faults
  • A valid Australian driver’s licence and the ability to work rotating shifts

How to apply: Email your resume to admin@lorishassall.com.au with “Fitter (General)” in the subject line.

Wastewater or Water Plant Operator

Location: Forbes NSW | Full-time, permanent

Salary: Starting at $79,499 per year plus superannuation, with shift allowances and overtime paid in addition

We are seeking qualified Waste Water or Water Plant Operators to run the effluent treatment plant at our hide and leather processing facility in Forbes. Tannery effluent is a complex industrial waste stream, and our operators keep the site compliant with its EPA licence and trade-waste requirements while keeping production moving across shifts.

Key responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor the effluent treatment plant, including screening, equalisation, pH correction, sulphide oxidation, chrome recovery, clarification and sludge dewatering
  • Regulate pumps, valves, blowers and dosing systems, and respond to process upsets before they breach limits
  • Prepare and dose treatment chemicals safely in line with Safety Data Sheets
  • Collect samples and perform routine tests (pH, solids, turbidity, chrome and sulphide), and record and report results
  • Maintain compliance records for the site’s EPA licence and trade-waste agreement
  • Carry out routine inspections and minor maintenance, applying confined-space and chemical-handling procedures

Skills and experience

  • At least one year of hands-on experience operating a treatment or effluent plant
  • Experience with industrial, food-processing or agri-processing waste water is highly regarded
  • A valid Australian driver’s licence and the ability to work rotating shifts

How to apply: Email your resume to admin@lorishassall.com.au with “Waste Water or Water Plant Operator” in the subject line.