Factory Hand

Spectra Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Spectra Recruitment partners with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company in Wacol to hire a Warehouse Machine Operator/Storeperson. The role is hands-on, spanning crane operation, loading/unloading, forklift duties, and customer interactions, ensuring safe, accurate handling of products.

Successful candidates will ideally have gantry crane experience, a current forklift licence, and a solid background in warehouse settings.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: proven experience operating gantry cranes.
• Mandatory: current forklift licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.
• Strong understanding of safe loading/unloading practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead/gantry cranes and warehouse machinery safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles.
• Forklift operation (daily use).
• Assist customers with a professional and friendly approach.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace.
• Follow and promote strict safety procedures.

Skills

Gantry cranes operation

Forklift licence

Warehouse/Manufacturing experience

Safety procedures awareness

Professional communication

Job description

Company Overview:
Spectra Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company seeking an experienced Warehouse Machine Operator/Storeperson to join their team in Wacol. Known for their strong safety culture and team environment, this business services the construction and industrial sectors and offers long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

Role Overview:
This is a hands‑on role working across warehouse operations, including machine operation, loading/unloading, and customer interaction. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate overhead/gantry cranes and warehouse machinery safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles
• Forklift operation (daily use)
• Assist customers with a professional and friendly approach
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace
• Follow and promote strict safety procedures

Factory Hand – Wacol

Company Overview:
Spectra Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established manufacturing and distribution company seeking an experienced Warehouse Machine Operator/Storeperson to join their team in Wacol. Known for their strong safety culture and team environment, this business services the construction and industrial sectors and offers long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

Role Overview:
This is a hands‑on role working across warehouse operations, including machine operation, loading/unloading, and customer interaction. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate overhead/gantry cranes and warehouse machinery safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles
• Forklift operation (daily use)
• Assist customers with a professional and friendly approach
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace
• Follow and promote strict safety procedures

Mandatory Requirements – Please do not apply if you do not meet the below:

• Proven experience operating gantry cranes (essential)
• Current forklift licence (essential)
• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment
• Strong understanding of safe loading and unloading practices

To Be Successful:

• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Safety-focused with good awareness of site procedures
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Confident communicator
• Available for Monday–Friday work with early starts

What’s on Offer:

• $38ph + penalties
• Monday to Friday | 5:30am – 2:30pm
• Consistent, stable work with early finishes
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term opportunity with career growth

If you meet the essential requirements and are ready to step into a solid, long-term role, we want to hear from you.