Forklift Operator

Rashi Joshi; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hours with ongoing work

Permanent employment

Supportive and safety-focused team

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Your new company in Adelaide is a leading steel manufacturer seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to join the production team. You will load, unload and move steel, assist with production, and ensure finished goods are packed and dispatched safely.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on manual handling in a manufacturing setting with ongoing opportunities for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Forklift Licence (LF).
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, steel, or industrial environments.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Experience in production/manufacturing settings.
• Ability to perform manual handling and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
• Reliable transport and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload and move steel products within the facility.
• Assist with production processes and machine operations.
• Prepare and pack finished products for dispatch.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Maintain accurate stock movement and inventory records.
• Follow safe work procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Assist with general housekeeping and keeping work areas clean and organised.

Skills

Forklift licence LF

Forklift operation experience

Health and safety mindset

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Reliable transport

Job description

Your new company

Your client is a leading steel manufacturer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products to customers across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join their production team in Adelaide.

Your new role

• Operating forklifts to load, unload and move steel products throughout the facility
• Assisting with production processes and machine operations
• Preparing and packing finished products for dispatch
• Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet specifications
• Maintaining accurate stock movement and inventory records
• Following safe work procedures and contributing to a strong safety culture
• Assisting with general housekeeping and keeping work areas clean and organised

What you’ll need to succeed

• A current Forklift Licence (LF)
• Previous experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing, steel or industrial environment
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing setting
• The ability to perform manual handling tasks and work in a physically demanding environment
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Reliable transport and a strong work ethic

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate
• Full-time hours with ongoing work opportunities
• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term career prospects with a well-established manufacturer