Forklift Operators

Stellar Recruitment Au And Nz; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Townsville QLD is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for ongoing full-time work in our Townsville operation. This hands-on role involves moving steel coils, sheet metal and finished products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will hold a current LF Forklift Licence and have experience in manufacturing, warehouse or steel settings, with a strong safety focus and reliability to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
• Ability to handle long-length or non-standard materials
• Strong commitment to safety
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
• Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment
• Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
• Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Townsville QLD

Casual/Temporary

12h ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer offering secure employment, excellent culture, and genuine career progression.

What's on Offer

• Ongoing full-time hours with Monday to Friday rosters
• Based In Bohle Townsville
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Day shift available
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus
• Work for a nationally recognised manufacturing business
• Long-term, stable employment within a growing industry

Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm

The Opportunity Due to continued growth, our client is seeking experienced Forklift Operators to join their Townsville operation. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, working with sheet metal and steel building products used across commercial and residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
• Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment
• Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
• Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

About You

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
• Comfortable handling long-length or non-standard materials
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Essential Requirements

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Previous experience loading steel, timber, piping, or oversized products
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, yard, or warehouse environments
• Understanding of load restraint and safe loading practices
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Reliable transport and strong work ethic