Forklift / Loader Operator

Workabout Australia; Shire Of Wyndham-East Kimberley; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$35.96/hour

Seasonal work (3-5 months)

50 hours per week

Cotton industry experience

Supportive site team

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Forklift / Loader Operator for a busy cotton operation in Wyndham, WA. Based across warehouse and yard environments, you will help safely move cotton bales and modules and keep loading schedules on track.

Role emphasizes safety, accuracy and teamwork with a supportive site team. 50 hours per week, approx. 3–5 months, with penalties, offering practical cotton handling experience.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence required.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Loader operating experience highly regarded.
• Experience in warehousing, agriculture, cotton, logistics or a similar environment advantageous.
• Ability to safely load, unload, stack and move products in a busy operational environment.
• Strong awareness of WHS requirements and safe plant operation.
• Good attention to detail when completing stock records and load documentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with drivers, supervisors and other site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and loaders to load, unload and move cotton bales and modules within the warehouse and yard.
• Safely stack and store cotton bales in accordance with site storage plans and stack height limits.
• Load and unload trucks and road trains, ensuring accurate bale counts and load documentation.
• Complete pre-start and daily safety checks on forklifts and loader equipment, reporting faults promptly.
• Maintain accurate stock movement records, including bale numbers and storage locations.
• Keep warehouse and yard areas clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Follow all site WHS procedures, including maintaining safe operating distances around plant, vehicles and pedestrians.
• Work collaboratively with team members, truck drivers and supervisors to keep loading schedules on track.
• Follow biosecurity requirements and site-specific cotton handling procedures.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Forklift operation

Loader experience

Warehouse experience

Cotton logistics

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

The benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $35.96 per hour + penalty rates
• Duration: Approx3-5months
• Opportunity to build experience within the Australian cotton industry
• Operate forklifts, loaders equipment in a practical site environment
• Hands-on role working with an experienced and supportive site team

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Forklift / Loader Operator to join a busy cotton operation in Wyndham, WA. This hands-on role is based across warehouse and yard environments, working as part of a team focused on safely and efficiently moving, storing and loading cotton bales and modules. You’ll play an important role in keeping daily loading schedules and stock movements on track while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy and housekeeping.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be the safe and efficient movement, storage and loading of cotton products. You’ll work closely with warehouse team members, truck drivers and site supervisors to support smooth day-to-day operations.

• Operate forklifts and loaders to load, unload and move cotton bales and modules within the warehouse and yard
• Safely stack and store cotton bales in accordance with site storage plans and stack height limits
• Load and unload trucks and road trains, ensuring accurate bale counts and load documentation
• Complete pre-start and daily safety checks on forklifts and loader equipment, reporting faults promptly
• Maintain accurate stock movement records, including bale numbers and storage locations
• Keep warehouse and yard areas clean, organised and free from hazards
• Follow all site WHS procedures, including maintaining safe operating distances around plant, vehicles and pedestrians
• Work collaboratively with team members, truck drivers and supervisors to keep loading schedules on track
• Follow biosecurity requirements and site-specific cotton handling procedures

Benefits

• $35.96 per hour + penalty rates
• Approximately 3-5 months of seasonal work
• 50 hours per week, providing consistent hours throughout the assignment
• Opportunity to build further experience in cotton handling and agricultural operations
• Safety-focused workplace with clear operating procedures and team support
• Varied, hands-on work across warehouse and yard operations

Your Skills & Experience

• Current Forklift Licence required
• Required previous forklift operating experience
• Loader operating experience highly regarded
• Experience in warehousing, agriculture, cotton, logistics or a similar environment advantageous
• Ability to safely load, unload, stack and move products in a busy operational environment
• Strong awareness of WHS requirements and safe plant operation
• Good attention to detail when completing stock records and load documentation
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with drivers, supervisors and other site personnel
• Reliable, safety-conscious approach with the ability to complete physically active duties

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers – we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.