Baler Operator – Day Shift, Fast-Paced Recycling

Workfast

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 61,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Ongoing opportunities
Upskilling opportunities
Day shifts

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a Baler Operator to join our Recycling and Waste Management team in Hemmant, QLD. You will operate the baler and wrapping line to process finished product (PEF) safely and efficiently, and help maintain material flow to hit production targets.

Ideal candidates hold Australian driver's licence, a High Risk Work Licence (LF), reliable transport, and the ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug tests.

Qualifications

  • Australian driver’s licence and full working rights.
  • Prior experience in a similar baler/ recycling role.
  • Reliable transport to and from site.
  • High Risk Work Licence - Class LF.
  • Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol tests.
  • Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and work with others.
  • Commitment to safety and teamwork on-site.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the baler and wrapping line to ensure safe, efficient processing of finished product (PEF).
  • Monitor material flow to support production targets and keep lines running.
  • Coordinate loading of baled product into shipping containers and manage warehouse storage.
  • Ensure heavy vehicles/containers are loaded within mass limits and site requirements.
  • Identify and report equipment faults, process issues or safety concerns.

Skills

Driver's licence
High Risk Work LF
Physical fitness

Job description

Baler Operators
Hemmant, QLD

Workfast is looking for Baler Operators to join our Recycling and Waste Management Team in Hemmant, QLD

Why choose us?

  • Competitive Pay: Baler Operator $40.90 h/r + penalties and allowances
  • Ongoing opportunity's: We have a steady stream of projects, ensuring consistent work.
  • Up skilling opportunity's and career growth
  • Day shifts 3:45am - 12:00pm
Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries.

We are actively seeking dedicated Baler Operators to join our Recycling and Waste Management team. You will be part of a motivated crew working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate the baler and wrapping line to ensure safe, efficient and continuous processing of finished
    product (PEF).
  • Monitor and maintain consistent material flow through the baler, wrapper and associated feed
    systems to support production targets.
  • Coordinate the safe loading of finished baled product into shipping containers and manage product
    storage within designated warehouse areas.
  • Ensure all heavy vehicles and containers are loaded in accordance with mass limits and site
    requirements.
  • Identify and report equipment faults, process issues or safety concerns to the Operations
    Supervisor or Maintenance team.

What You Bring to the Team:
  • Australian Driver's Licence and full working rights.
  • Prior experience in a Similar role.
  • Must have reliable transport.
  • High Risk Work License - Class LF
  • Ability to pass pre employment medical & drug and alcohol test.
  • A can-do attitude with a willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks when necessary.
  • Professionalism and a commitment to team collaboration and workplace safety.
About us:

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

Contact us:

If you are interested in the Baler Operator in Hemmant QLD,please click the link to apply. Otherwise please send a updated resume to ***********@workfast.com.au

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