Forklift Operator

TWM Aust Pty Ltd; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TWM Aust Pty Ltd in Toowoomba, QLD, is seeking a permanent, full-time Forklift Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate forklifts and material handling equipment, assist with processing steel and metal products, load and unload materials, and perform basic production tasks in a busy factory setting.

The role requires a valid forklift licence, willingness to work minimum 38 hours per week, with potential shift work or weekend hours. Start date expected January 2027.

Qualifications

• Licensed to operate forklifts (as appropriate)
• Experience in manufacturing/metal product handling
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment with appropriate licensing
• Assist with manufacturing, processing and assembly of steel and metal products
• Perform basic production and assembly tasks using hand tools
• Handle, sort, pack, and prepare raw materials and finished goods
• Assist with basic cutting, fastening and assembly activities
• Load and unload materials and products
• Conduct general factory, warehouse and yard duties
• Perform basic visual quality checks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Undertake other reasonable manufacturing and production duties within skill and training

Skills

Forklift operation

Manufacturing

Quality checks

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Role: Forklift Operator ANZSIC CODE 839111 Classification: Manufacturing Award C12 Rate: 55,000 - 65,000 AUD/Year

Location: Toowoomba QLD 4350 Work Schedule: Minimum 38hrs/week Monday- Friday but hours may change for shift work or weekends Full-time ongoing position (6 months or more)

Approximate start date - January 2027 Open Vacancy: 10

• Operating forklifts and material handling equipment where appropriately licensed and authorised.
• Assisting with the manufacturing, processing and assembly of steel and metal products.
• Performing basic production and assembly tasks using hand tools and equipment.
• Handling, sorting, packing and preparing raw materials and finished products.
• Assisting with basic cutting, fastening and assembly activities.
• Loading and unloading materials and products.
• Performing general factory, warehouse and yard duties.
• Conducting basic visual quality checks.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Undertaking other reasonable manufacturing and production duties within the worker's skills and training.