Forklift Operator / Yard Hand

GFG Alliance; Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover at discounted rates

Employee discounts across major brands

Novated leasing options

Confidential counselling and wellbeing

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling at Chipping Norton, NSW, is seeking 4 experienced Forklift Operators/Yard Hands for a permanent day shift from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday overtime. On-the-job training and clear career progression opportunities are provided.

You will load/unload trucks, operate forklifts, maintain yard cleanliness, perform daily checks on mobile plant, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and experience is essential.
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating forklifts to load and unload trucks and shipping containers
• Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
• Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
• Adhering to safety procedures at all times

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift license

Yard work

Safety mindset

Tools

Forklift

Excavator

Job description

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Chipping Norton site, the Operator will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role with hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday and additional overtime including one Saturday per month. There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Pay rate for this role is $34.90 per hour, overtime is paid at overtime rates.

We are growing our team and have multiple opportunities available! We are currently seeking 4 experienced Forklift Operators/ Yard Hands to join our team.

What you will be doing:

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

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• 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
• Flexible vehicle options - Novated leasing options available, providing a tax-effective way to finance and manage your vehicle
• 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 is essential
• Excavator experience advantageous
• Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
• A positive mindset with a general willingness to learn
• Passion for working as part of a collaborative team

Our pillars:

• 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 your 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.