Forklift Yard Operator – Day Shift (Full-Time)

Workfast; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Ongoing work

7:00 am–3:30 pm day shift

Temp to Perm opportunity

National company

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an Experienced Yard Hand to join our client’s recycling site in Braeside, Victoria. The role involves manual handling and forklift operations within a busy recycling facility. A valid forklift license and counterbalance experience are essential, with reliability, punctuality and physical fitness required.

The position is full-time, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime. Immediate start, temp to perm opportunity, and employment with a national company.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift license and counterbalance experience.
• Experience operating 5-ton or larger forklifts.
• Must be physically fit and able to do manual handling.
• Previous yard hand, recycling or logistics experience.
• Willingness to learn and take on training.
• Strong reliability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Moving stock in the yard with a forklift.
• Load and unload stock and equipment.
• Assist customers onsite and deliver strong service.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and adhere to OH&S and environmental standards.
• Record incoming and outgoing material details.
• Communicate with driver and client, guiding traffic in the yard.
• Housekeeping duties and general labouring.
• Any other duties required by the site manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Counterbalance experience

Manual handling

Reliability and punctuality

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Workfast is seeking an Experienced Yard Hand to join our client’s recycling site in Braeside, Victoria. The role involves manual handling and forklift operations within a busy recycling facility. A valid forklift license and counterbalance experience are essential, with reliability, punctuality and physical fitness required.

The position is full-time, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime. Immediate start, temp to perm opportunity, and employment with a national company.