Forklift Drivers

Deep Sauce; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ongoing hours

Supportive environment

Job summary

Direct Personnel is seeking an experienced Factory Worker/Forklift Operator for a busy recycling and processing facility in Banyo. The role combines forklift operation with general factory duties, requiring initiative and the ability to work independently when needed.

Ideal candidates will have factory or production experience, a current forklift licence, and a valid police check or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience in a factory, manufacturing, recycling or production environment.
• Current forklift licence with confident operating experience.
• Reliable, motivated and able to use your initiative.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit for hands-on and repetitive work.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety.
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport.
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials and products around the site.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Sort and process materials.
• Work across production and processing areas.
• Operate machinery and basic equipment.
• Manual handling and general factory duties.
• Keep work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Assist with day-to-day workflow and priorities as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Factory work

Safety awareness

Independence

Education

Police Check

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Experienced in factory work and confident on a forklift? We’re looking for someone reliable, driven and ready to hit the ground running in Banyo.
Direct Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Factory Worker/Forklift Operator to join a busy recycling and processing facility based in Banyo.

This is a hands-on role combining forklift operation with general factory, processing and production duties. We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a similar environment who is reliable, takes initiative and is comfortable working independently when required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operating forklifts to move materials and products around the site
• Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently
• Sorting and processing materials
• Working across production and processing areas
• Operating machinery and basic equipment
• Manual handling and general factory duties
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
• Assisting with day-to-day workflow and priorities as required

What We Need from You:

• Previous factory, manufacturing, recycling or production experience
• Current Forklift Licence with confident operating experience
• Reliable, motivated and able to use your initiative
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on and repetitive work
• Strong understanding of workplace safety
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Full Australian working rights

What’s In It for You

• Ongoing work with consistent hours
• Hands-on and varied factory role
• Regular forklift operation
• Weekly pay through Direct Personnel
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility
• Supportive working environment

At Direct Personnel, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.