Forklift Operator/General Hand

PROTECH; Narangba; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Protech in Narangba, Australia is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator / Labourer to join our busy steel distribution and production team. You will be responsible for production, safe handling, storage, and dispatch of steel products.

Key duties include receiving and storing materials, picking and packing orders, loading and unloading with forklifts, maintaining accurate inventory, and working closely with production to meet delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift License (essential).
• Ability to safely handle long and heavy steel products.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming steel products and materials.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes (where licensed).
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure steel products are stored safely to prevent damage.
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant with workplace health and safety standards.
• Work closely with production and dispatch to meet customer delivery requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Team player

Job description

Our Client is a trusted supplier of steel products and solutions, supporting customers across construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.

Their team works closely together to deliver practical solutions and keep projects moving on time.

About the Role

Protech are seeking a motivated and reliable Forklift Operator / Labourer to join our Client’s busy steel distribution and productionteam. This role is responsible for the, production of steel products, safe handling, storage, and dispatch of steel products.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming steel products and materials.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and overhead cranes (where licensed).
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure steel products are stored safely to prevent damage.
• Keep the work area clean, organised, and compliant with workplace health and safety standards.
• Work closely with production and dispatch to meet customer delivery requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Current Forklift License (essential).
• Ability to safely handle long and heavy steel products.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe manual handling practices.