Casual Port Equipment Operator | Forklift & Heavy Machinery

Aurizon; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Aurizon’s Gladstone Port Services team is seeking a safety‑mocusing, hands‑on Multiskilled Equipment Operator for casual shifts in Gladstone. Current heavy forklift licence required; Reach Stacker experience is a plus. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and include weekends, offering flexible work in a busy port environment.

You’ll support safe equipment operation, assist with loading/unloading, and complete standard pre‑start checks and paperwork as part of Aurizon’s bulk operations team.

Qualifications

• Current heavy forklift licence (essential).
• Experience with loading/unloading operations and pre-starts/defect reports.
• Good safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload materials and goods.
• Support daily port operations across bulk activities.
• Complete pre-start checks, defect reports and required paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Aurizon’s Gladstone Port Services team is seeking a safety‑mocusing, hands‑on Multiskilled Equipment Operator for casual shifts in Gladstone. Current heavy forklift licence required; Reach Stacker experience is a plus. Shifts can be up to 12 hours and include weekends, offering flexible work in a busy port environment.

You’ll support safe equipment operation, assist with loading/unloading, and complete standard pre‑start checks and paperwork as part of Aurizon’s bulk operations team.