Forklift Operator OR Yard Hand

GFG Alliance; Hexham; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time hours

Career progression / multi skilling

Paid personal leave

4 weeks annual leave per year

Monthly RDO

Health insurance discounts

Employee discounts

EAP & wellbeing support

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling Hexham site is seeking an Operator to load and unload using forklifts, perform manual handling, and keep the yard clean. This permanent day shift runs 7am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with on‑the‑job training and solid opportunities for career progression.

You will hold a forklift licence with experience in scrap recycling or manufacturing being beneficial, and you will work safely in a fast-paced yard environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is advantageous.
• Reliable, punctual and safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload trucks and shipping containers.
• Perform manual handling tasks as required.
• Maintain cleanliness in the yard and operational areas.
• Conduct daily checks on mobile plant.
• Adhere to safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift licence

Safety minded

Teamwork

Job description

About the role

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 our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Hexham site, the Operator will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role with hours from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression/multi skilling.

Pay rate for this role is $33.14 per hour plus super.

What you will be doing:

• Operating forklifts to load and unload trucks and shipping containers
• 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

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent, full-time hours with job security
• Team environment with strong safety culture
• Career progression / multi skilling opportunities
• Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) available - 12 per year

Primary Benefits:

• 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
• 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

What you will bring:

• Forklift licence and experience are essential
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced yard environment
• Reliable and punctual with a safety focused and team oriented mindset

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

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 their 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.