Forklift Driver - Carole Park

James Hardie Australia Pty Ltd; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Carole Park is seeking Forklift Drivers to join their team. The role involves ensuring compliance with site safety rules, loading and unloading stock, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates must hold a valid Forklift License and have at least 12 months experience. This position requires flexibility for day and night shifts. The company offers various benefits including a bonus scheme and employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Discounts on products

Free annual health checks

Employee Assistance Program access

Qualifications

• Hold a current valid Forklift License with at least 12 months experience.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace.
• Manufacturing & warehouse background experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Comply with mobile plant site rules including daily Forklift Pre-start checklists.
• Loading and unloading of stock and placing stock away.
• Ensure that quality standards are met in accordance with Product Specification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking Forklift Drivers to join our team based at our Carole Park Plant.

Role

Forklift Driver: As a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for complying with the mobile plant site rules including daily Forklift Pre-start checklists and maintain machine line to ensure operations is not affected. You will hold a current valid Forklift License with at least 12 months experience and be open to the opportunity to be trained and upskilled as a Machine Operator. You will be open to work across a day and night shift and also be flexible to work across a rotating shift pattern.

What the role involves

• Loading and unloading of stock and putting stock away
• Forklift pre-start checklist daily
• Placing gluts onto packs to assist in the loading
• Splitting packs
• Sorting through damaged stocks
• High attention to detail as you will be rearranging leaning stacks and auditing of stack height
• Ensure that quality standards are met in accordance with Product Specification
• Accurately record and maintain data on relevant reports/forms
• Collect relevant reject samples from production runs
• Manual handling of up to 20kgs
• General housekeeping duties
• Be flexible and adaptable with a willingness to embrace shift work

What you will need

• Hold a valid Driver’s License and own vehicle
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Be open and willing to do manual labouring around the plant as required
• Excellent attention to detail with strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Manufacturing & warehouse background experience highly regarded
• All successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.

Benefits working @ James Hardie

• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Discounts on James Hardie products
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Onsite psychologists & physiotherapists services

Who we are

As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety ZERO HARM, quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.

Application closing Date: 10th October 2025

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. You can visit our WORK180 Page at https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants. Apply For Job