Forklift Operator/Production Worker

CMTP; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTP, a leading Australian timber packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Forklift Operator / Production Worker to join the Clontarf team. This hands-on role blends forklift duties with general production tasks, offering stability and on-the-job training.

You don't need timber manufacturing experience; reliability, safety focus, and a willingness to learn are valued as you work with hand and power tools and timber production machinery.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is helpful but not required for timber manufacturing roles.
• Reliability and a safety-focused mindset are essential.
• Willingness to learn and a positive, values-driven attitude are valued.
• Manufacturing, production or warehouse experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move timber, finished products and materials around site.
• Load, unload and safely store materials.
• General assembly of timber products using hand and power tools.
• Operate timber production machinery.
• Work closely with the team to achieve daily targets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety focus

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Timber production machinery

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, use your forklift skills and be part of a supportive manufacturing team?

CMTP is a leading Australian manufacturer of timber packaging and pallets, supporting some of Australia's biggest industries. We're looking for a reliable Forklift Operator / Production Worker to join our team at Clontarf.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position combining mainly forklift operation with some general production duties within our manufacturing facility.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Operating a forklift to move timber, finished products and materials around site
• Loading, unloading and safely storing materials
• General assembly of timber products using hand and power tools
• Operating timber production machinery
• Working closely with the team to achieve daily targets

About You

You don't need experience in timber manufacturing. We're looking for someone reliable, safety-focused and comfortable on a forklift and working with their hands when required.

You’ll ideally have:

• A positive mindset and a values driven person
• Previous forklift operating experience
• A strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliability and a willingness to learn
• Manufacturing, production or warehouse experience is highly regarded

Why Join CMTP?

CMTP has been manufacturing in Australia for over 50 years, with operations across the country and a strong focus on developing our people.

You’ll join an established Clontarf team with stable full-time work, on-the-job training and the opportunity to build your skills across forklift operation and production.