Excavator/Loader/Material Handler Operators

GFG Alliance; Australia; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling Laverton site is seeking an experienced Excavator/Loader/Material Handler to join a permanent day shift. You’ll operate equipment, load/unload, and help process scrap metal with on‑the‑job training and strong safety focus.

Regular overtime, a site allowance, and wellbeing support are part of the package. You will benefit from four weeks annual leave, training and progression opportunities within a national organisation, plus health and employee assistance programs to support

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Material Handler, Excavator or Loader.
• Forklift ticket desirable.
• Experience in scrap recycling, civil construction, waste or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Demonstrated safety focus and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Material Handler, Excavator and/or Loader.
• Forklift operation if ticketed.
• Load and unload trucks and shipping containers.
• Load scrap metal onto conveyor for processing.
• Maintain cleanliness in yard and operational areas.
• Perform daily checks on mobile plant and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Team oriented

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Forklift

Job description

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Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Laverton site, the Excavator/Loader/Material Handleroperators will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role offering regular overtime, plus site allowance, paid leave and a wellbeing allowance every year! There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression/multi skilling.

What you will be doing:

• Operating a Material Handler, Excavator and or Loader
• Operating a forklift if/when ticketed
• Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers
• Loading scrap metal onto conveyor for processing through the shredder
• Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
• Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
• Adhering to safety procedures at all times

Pay rate - $44.97 per hour, plus super, plus 1% site allowance, plus $300 wellbeing allowance per year, plus regular overtime!

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent, full-time hours and job security within a national organisation
• Team environment with strong safety culture
• Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
• Full training and onboarding provided
• Free annual health check, flu vaccination and in house counsellor for wellbeing support

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you will bring:

• Experience operating a Material Handler, Excavator or Loader
• Forklift ticket, desirable
• Mobile shearing on an excavator advantageous
• Experience in scrap recycling, civil construction, waste or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
• Reliable and punctual with a safety focused and team oriented mindset

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.