Forklift Driver (Despatch - Timber/Sawmill)

AKD Softwoods; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Caboolture operates a timber despatch team at the sawmill. We are seeking a committed forklift driver to join the Despatch team on day shift, handling loading of finished timber packs onto trailers and ensuring accurate scanning and paperwork.

This full‑time role offers a 38‑hour week, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:06pm, with progression to Level 5 and pay around $32–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Forklift competency and experience are essential.
• Able to work independently with good time management.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing at work.

Responsibilities

• Load finished timber packs onto trailers for distribution.
• Ensure packs are scanned and paperwork is completed accurately.
• Locate and dig out packs according to load sheets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Forklift Driver (Despatch - Timber/Sawmill)

Posted: 21/09/2026

Closing Date: 24/10/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Manufacturing Transport & Logistics

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

Job Description

We are looking for a committed, experienced and skilled forklift driver to join our Despatch team on day shift. This is a great opportunity to work in a highly skilled department based at our Caboolture sawmill.

The tasks required for this position are loading of finished timber packs onto trailers for distribution to our customers.

This position is also to ensure that all packs picked for a load are correctly scanned, and all paperwork is filled out accurately.

We also require the successful applicant to locate and ‘dig out’ packs of finished timber product according to required load sheets.

This is a full-time position, working 38 hours per week with ideal roster being Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2.06pm.

Commencement on level 4 with career progression to Level 5 (~$32 to ~$34 per hour)

The successful applicant will have:

• Strong forklift competencies, skills and experience
• Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and wellbeing

Desirable knowledge but not required:

• Knowledge of transport regulations for heavy vehicles.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy vehicle load placement.
• Familiar with ‘Chain of Responsibility’ legislation.

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