Forklift Operator

Infrabuild; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts

Novated leasing

EAP & Sonder support

Development opportunities

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling Craigieburn is seeking a Forklift Operator for a permanent day shift. You will load/unload trucks, operate forklifts and keep the yard clean while performing daily checks on mobile plant and following safety procedures.

The role runs 7:00 am to 3:06 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime if required. Pay is $35.77 per hour, with a range of benefits designed to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• A valid forklift license with 2 years forklift operating experience.
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment.
• Passion for working as part of a collaborative team.
• Excavator operating experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Operating forklifts and performing manual handling tasks.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas.
• Conducting daily checks on mobile plant.
• Adhering to safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Tools

Forklift

Excavator experience

Job description

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across Infrabuild.

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Craigieburn site, the Forklift Operator will perform a range of operating duties within the metal recycling yard.

What you will be doing:

• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating forklifts and performing manual handling tasks
• Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
• Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
• Adhering to safety procedures at all times

This is a permanent day shift role with hours from 7:00 am to 3:06 pm (plus overtime if required), Monday to Friday. Pay rate for this role is $35.77 per hour.

Primary Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What will you bring

• A valid forklift license with 2 years forklift operating experience
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced yard environment
• Passion for working as part of a collaborative team
• Excavator operating experience is desirable but not essential

Why join us

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation's legacy.
• Work well, live better - experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets. With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.