Walshs Glass is proud to be the leader in glass processing, servicing the WA building and construction industry for over 50 years. As an independent family-owned business, our experience and scale underpin our reputation as the experts in glass.

Focused on delivering customer excellence every day, we produce and deliver high-quality glass products combined with flexible and reliable service. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong, lasting relationships with our customers - from small independent glazing businesses to Tier 1 commercial builders.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Gantry Operator for a full-time day shift role in our factory. Working with our Logistics and Glass Processing teams, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and storage of glass and materials across site.

Your duties will include operating gantry cranes to unload deliveries, load outbound trucks, and shipping containers, assist drivers with safe load placement and restraint, and support dispatch and general stores operations as required.

You must have proven gantry experience, a strong understanding of safe lifting practices, load stability and weight distribution, and the ability to carry out equipment checks while maintaining high safety standards in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Our day shift hours are Monday to Thursday 6am-2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12pm.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Safe manual handling and loading/unloading of glass product within despatch areas
• Operate overhead gantry cranes, up to SWL 3.5T and using various lifting attachments as required
• Move and handle large, heavy glass materials with care
• Help with general warehouse tasks when needed
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and safe
• Support the production and dispatch teams to ensure orders are completed on time
• Keep track of stock and make sure the factory always has the materials it needs

About You

At Walshs we work within a team environment, working together safely to ensure the product is delivered on time at the quality standard for the customer. To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experienced Gantry Operator, skilled in safely handling and moving glass and materials
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Ability to work within a team
• Willingness and desire to learn

You will be working in an environment where safety comes first. Glass is fragile and we ensure all our employees are well trained in all aspects of glass handling. You therefore must;

• Have the ability to lift 25kg
• A quality and safety mindset.

Our employee benefits 

• Wellness and lifestyle package of $275 available annually
• Discounted health insurance, gym membership and auto services
• Regular social events and morning teas
• Purchase Walshs glass product at cost
• Salary Sacrifice options on IT and portable devices
• Full uniform supplied after 1 month
• Weekly fruit supply in lunchrooms
• Free parking

All applicants must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol assessment.

Please note only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.