Join a leading Australian manufacturer offering stable work, great team culture, and long-term career potential.
What’s on Offer
- Ongoing, consistent work offering full-time hours Monday to Friday
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent position
- Day and afternoon shifts available
- Work with a nationally recognised steel manufacturing business
- Supportive team environment with strong safety culture
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing industry
Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturer supplying building products to commercial and residential projects nationwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Loader to join their Townsville team.
This hands-on role involves loading and unloading steel products including roofing, walling, beams, and other oversized materials within a fast-paced yard environment. Ideal for a confident forklift operator experienced handling long-length or non-standard loads safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts to safely move and load steel building products and oversized materials
- Load and unload trucks with non-standard freight including roofing, walling, steel, piping, and long-length products
- Safely secure and strap loads for transport
- Work closely with dispatch and production teams to ensure timely deliveries
- Perform general yard duties and maintain a clean, organised workspace
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and load restraint requirements
- Provide occasional customer interaction and support on-site
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current LF Forklift Licence (essential)
- Proven experience operating forklifts with oversized, awkward, or non-standard loads
- Experience handling steel, timber, piping, construction materials, or similar products
- Confidence working in manufacturing, transport, warehouse, or yard environments
- Strong understanding of load restraint and safe material handling practices
- Reliable work ethic with a safety-first mindset
- Willingness to assist with both forklift and ground-based duties
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Apply Now
If you’re a confident forklift operator looking for ongoing work and the opportunity to secure a permanent role, click APPLY today.
