Forklift/Yard Operative

Vanrath; Shire of Moira; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime available

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Vanrath is hiring for a forklift operator in a timber manufacturing facility. You will load/unload timber deliveries, move timber frames, and supply materials to production lines on a busy site. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Experience in warehouses or manufacturing settings, plus a valid forklift licence (advantageous), will help you thrive in this outdoors/indoor setting with OHS compliance and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is advantageous.
• Experience in warehouse, yard or manufacturing environments.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures meticulously.
• Comfortable working outdoors in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload timber deliveries efficiently and safely.
• Move completed timber frames around the factory floor.
• Supply production lines with raw materials promptly.
• Organise and stack materials in the yard for easy access.
• Carry out forklift safety checks to ensure compliance.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Organisation

Health & safety

Outdoor work

Job description

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate


• Overtime available


• On-site parking


• Ongoing training and development

About your next employer

Specialising in timber manufacturing, our client serves a diverse range of clients across the construction and manufacturing sectors. With a large, modern facility and a committed team, they pride themselves on quality and efficiency. The company operates with cutting-edge equipment and values innovation, ensuring a dynamic workplace where employees can grow and succeed. You will report directly to the Operations Supervisor in a collaborative, family-friendly environment.

About you

• Valid counterbalance forklift licence is advantageous


• Experience in a warehouse, yard, or manufacturing environment


• Good organisational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to follow health and safety procedures meticulously


• Comfortable working outdoors and in a busy environment

What you'll do

• Load and unload timber deliveries efficiently and safely


• Move completed timber frames around the factory floor


• Supply production lines with raw materials promptly


• Organise and stack materials in the yard for easy access


• Carry out forklift safety checks to ensure compliance and safety standards