Process Worker – General Labourer – Dye House

Who We Are

Since 1876, Akubra has been crafting hats in Australia using a meticulous, time-honoured process built on skill, care, and tradition. Every hat takes around six weeks to make and moves through a 162-step manufacturing process, being handled more than 200 times by 60 pairs of hands along the way. From forming and blocking the fur felt to trimming and finishing, each stage is essential to creating the quality, durability, and iconic style Akubra is known for. 

Joining Akubra means becoming part of a proud Australian manufacturing tradition where craftsmanship, teamwork, and attention to detail matter every day.

The Opportunity

There’s an exciting opportunity at our Kempsey Workshop for an enthusiastic individual to join our Dye house as a general labourer. 

As general labourer, your responsibilities will include: 

• Working with chemicals; weighing and mixing 
• Transferring dyed hats from tanks
• Dying and rolling ribbon
• Quality control 

The role is full time at 38 hours per week. Our workshop operates Monday to Thursday, with some opportunity for overtime. Rate of pay; starting at $24.95p/h plus allowances.

We are seeking hard-working committed individuals to work as part of our team. 

About You:

• Chemical handling training – desired not necessity 
• Physical capabilities – ability to stand for long periods of time, manual handling, able to lift up to 25kg and work in a humid work environment. 
• Keen to learn and take direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual, dependable, and hardworking
• Safety-focused and committed to following site policies and procedures at all times
• Good communication and team working skills 
• Able to pass a drug, alcohol, and medical assessment
• Full working rights in Australia
• Over 18 years of age, due to the hazardous work environment

The successful applicants will be provided with training and support as part of a structured training program. 

At Akubra, we value committed people and provide opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within our business.