Labourers - Capital Battens - Fyshwick

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Programmed Skilled Workforce are seeking reliable Forklift Labourers for a busy timber mill in Fyshwick, Canberra. This ongoing casual role offers full-time hours (38 per week) with potential for permanency for the right candidate, working 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will operate a forklift, assist with production line duties, stack and strap timber, and help keep the site safe and tidy. Applicants must hold a current forklift licence, have timber mill or heavy industrial experience

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (essential).
• Experience in timber mill/manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (preferred).
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to move timber products safely around site.
• Assisting with production line duties.
• Stacking, sorting and strapping timber.
• Manual handling and repetitive lifting.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Supporting yard and dispatch teams as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Physically fit

Reliable transport

Job description

Programmed Skilled Workforce are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Forklift Labourers for a busy timber mill in Fyshwick. This is an ongoing casual opportunity offering full-time hours (38 per week) with potential for long-term work for the right candidate.

About the Role

Working within a fast-paced timber production environment, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing of timber battens and assisting with general site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to move timber products safely around site
• Assisting with production line duties
• Stacking, sorting and strapping timber
• Manual handling and repetitive lifting
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Supporting yard and dispatch teams as required

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• Current Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous experience in a timber mill, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (highly regarded)
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Reliable transport and strong work ethic
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

What's on Offer

• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 6am to 2:30pm
• Ongoing casual role with opportunity for permanency
• Supportive team environment
• Weekly pay

If you're a hands-on worker looking for consistent hours in a stable environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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