Forklift Operator & Production Labourer — Day Shift

Smith & Co; Logan City; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Co – Labour Hire & Recruitment Specialists is seeking reliable Production Labourers with Forklift Licences to join an established manufacturing site in Carbrook, QLD. The role combines forklift operation with general labouring and packaging duties on a bagging line.

You will assist with daily production, learn to monitor equipment, handle materials, and support both manual and automated processes in a dusty environment. Ongoing temporary work with potential for permanency is available.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) is essential.
• Experience in production, manufacturing, warehousing or general labouring is highly regarded.
• Ability to perform manual handling and operate packaging equipment.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to ongoing employment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dusty manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations on the sand bagging and packaging line.
• Learn to operate, monitor and maintain production flow on the bagging line.
• Perform manual labour and material handling duties throughout the plant.
• Support automated production and packaging processes.
• Wrap completed pallets and prepare products for storage.
• Operate forklifts to transport finished pallets.
• Maintain clean and organised production and warehouse areas.
• Follow production procedures and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other production staff to meet daily targets.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Production Labouring

Warehousing

Safety procedures

Job description

Smith & Co – Labour Hire & Recruitment Specialists is seeking reliable Production Labourers with Forklift Licences to join an established manufacturing site in Carbrook, QLD. The role combines forklift operation with general labouring and packaging duties on a bagging line.

You will assist with daily production, learn to monitor equipment, handle materials, and support both manual and automated processes in a dusty environment. Ongoing temporary work with potential for permanency is available.