Driver / Forklift Operator / Hand Sorter

Anything Environmental; Cannonvale; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual/Part-time employment

On-the-job training

Safe workplace

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Anything Environmental is seeking a reliable, hands-on Driver / Forklift Operator / Hand Sorter for our Proserpine and Cannonvale depots in Queensland. This casual/part-time role supports our local recycling efforts, counts containers, processes refunds, and provides friendly service to customers.

You will operate a forklift as required, drive a manual truck for local collections, keep a clean and safe work area, and assist with depot operations.

Qualifications

• Dependable and safety-conscious with excellent attendance.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail for counting/recording containers.
• Positive attitude with good customer service skills.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling.
• Willing to follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort, count and process eligible drink containers.
• Record container counts and customer refunds accurately.
• Provide friendly customer service to depot customers.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Drive a manual truck to collect containers from local businesses.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Assist with general depot operations as needed.
• Work every second Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Skills

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Attendance

Customer service

Numeracy

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift licence

Manual driving licence

Job description

Driver / Forklift Operator / Hand Sorter

Hand Sorter / Forklift Operator / Truck Driver
Locations: Proserpine & Cannonvale, QLD
Employment Type: Casual / Part-Time

Join Our Local Team at Anything Environmental!

Anything Environmental is the only locally owned and operated Containers for Change depot in the Whitsunday region. We're passionate about recycling, supporting our local community, and providing excellent customer service.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking and motivated people to join our team across our Proserpine and Cannonvale depots.

If you enjoy practical, hands-on work, take pride in doing a job well, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

This is a hands-on role where you'll help keep our depots running smoothly while supporting our customers and local recycling efforts.

Your duties will include:

• Sorting, counting and processing eligible drink containers.

• Accurately recording container counts and customer refunds.

• Providing friendly and helpful customer service.

• Operating a forklift as required.

• Driving a manual truck to collect containers from local businesses.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.

• Assisting with general depot operations as needed.

• Working every second Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

About You

We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious and willing to get stuck in.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

• Have a strong work ethic and excellent attendance and reliability.

• Enjoy working in a busy, hands-on environment.

• Have a positive attitude and good customer service skills.

• Be physically fit and comfortable standing for extended periods and performing manual handling tasks.

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

• Have good numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Be comfortable working with recyclable containers and associated odors.

• Hold a current manual driver's licence and a valid forklift licence.

Work rights:

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417).

What We Offer

• Casual / part-time employment opportunities.

• A friendly, supportive and locally focused team.

• On-the-job training and ongoing development.

• A safe workplace with a strong commitment to safety.

• The opportunity to contribute to a cleaner environment and help keep Queensland's containers out of landfill.