Forklift Operator

Workabout Australia; Wamuran; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Seasonal employment (~2 months)

40 hours per week

Experience in berry fruit industry

Supportive team

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy berry fruit packing operation in Wamuran, QLD. This casual role involves moving pallets, loading/unloading, and assisting with packing on a fast-paced pack shed.

You will operate a forklift, support packing operations, and contribute to workplace safety. The role offers approx. 40 hours per week and ~2 months duration in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is required.
• Forklift operating experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in pack shed or similar environments is highly regarded.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Reliable and punctual, able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely within the pack shed.
• Load and unload pallets from trucks.
• Unload fruit and move produce onto the packing line.
• Assist with blueberry packing when forklift duties are quieter.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with packing and warehouse teams.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Packing experience

Health and safety

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Packing duties

Job description

Job type: Casual

Location: Brisbane QLD

Salary: $33.55 per hour

Start date: ASAP

The benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $33.55 per hour
• Duration: Approx.2 months
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy berry fruit packing operation
• Varied duties across forklift operation and packing
• Supportive team with opportunities to build your skills and experience

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy berry fruit packing operation in Wamuran, QLD. Working in a fast-paced pack shed environment, you will support the safe and efficient movement of pallets and produce while assisting the packing team when required. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, values workplace safety and is comfortable working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

You will play an important role in keeping the pack shed running efficiently by safely operating a forklift, moving produce and supporting packing operations as needed.

• Operate a forklift safely within the pack shed
• Load and unload pallets from trucks
• Unload fruit and move produce onto the packing line
• Assist with blueberry packing when forklift duties are quieter
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Work cooperatively with the packing and warehouse teams

Benefits

• Competitive rate of $33.55 per hour
• Seasonal employment for approximately 2 months
• Consistent work with approximately 40 hours per week
• Variety between forklift duties and hands‑on packing work
• Opportunity to build experience within the berry fruit industry
• Supportive team with opportunities to build your skills and experience

Your Skills & Experience

• Current forklift licence required
• Forklift operating experience
• Previous experience in packing, pack shed or similar environments is highly regarded
• Confident loading and unloading pallets and trucks
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable assisting with packing duties when required

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.