Forklift Operator

Stellar Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for a busy Richlands manufacturing facility, loading, unloading, and moving stock in a fast-paced environment. You will work Monday to Friday day shift, with 8-hour shifts, and opportunities to transition into a permanent role.

LF forklift licence and prior forklift experience are essential, with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. The role involves handling steel roofing, walling products, and sheet metal, using a gantry

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LF Forklift Licence.
• Previous forklift experience in manufacturing, transport, warehouse, yard or steel environments.
• Knowledge of load restraint and safe loading practices is required.
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on duties.
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to day shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products.
• Load and unload trucks with steel and oversized materials.
• Assist production by moving materials to and from machinery and securing loads with strapping.
• Load steel coils onto production equipment.
• Operate gantry cranes; training provided.
• Collaborate with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift experience

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Physically fit

Job description

Join a leading Australian manufacturing business offering stable work, great team culture, and long-term career opportunities.

What's on Offer?

• Monday to Friday day shift hours
• Ongoing full-time work with the potential for long-term stability
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role
• Join a reputable Australian manufacturing business
• Supportive team with a strong focus on workplace safety
• Work in a modern facility with quality equipment
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities

Available Shift:

• Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am and 7am Start time
• 8-hour shift

The Role

Due to ongoing growth, we're seeking experienced ForkliftOperators tojoin a busy Richlands manufacturing facility.
Working primarily with steel roofing, walling products and sheet metal materials, you'll play a key role in loading, unloading, moving stock, and supporting production operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products
• Loading and unloading trucks with steel and oversized materials
• Assisting production by moving materials to and from machinerySecuring loads with strapping and load restraints
• Loading steel coils onto production equipment
• Operating gantry cranes, with training provided
• Working with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

What We're Looking For:

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Previous experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, warehouse, yard, or steel environments
• Experience handling long-length, oversized, or awkward loads
• Knowledge of load restraint and safe loading practices
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on duties
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to day shift work