Loader Operator

South East Queensland Hauliers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Stable ongoing work

Job summary

South East Queensland Hauliers in Hemmant QLD is seeking a Machine Operator to support our busy logging yard. You will operate a Front-End Loader, load and pack export logs, and assist with other machinery as required.

LF Forklift licence is highly advantageous. We expect safety-focused, mechanically minded team players who can work 8-10 hour days Monday to Friday, with overtime paid and no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Front-End Loader operating experience essential.
• LF Forklift licence and forklift operating experience highly advantageous but not essential.
• Experience operating other machinery is advantageous.
• Experience with logs, timber, forestry, quarry, civil construction, transport or similar environments is advantageous.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work around heavy machinery.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Front-End Loader to move and handle logs throughout the yard.
• Loading and unloading materials as required.
• Preparing and packing export log containers.
• Assisting with log handling and movement.
• Assisting with LF Forklift operations when required.
• Operating other machinery as required.
• Moving between different areas of the yard to support operations.
• Conducting basic machinery checks.
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issues.
• Assisting with general yard duties when required.
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment.
• Following all site safety procedures and requirements.

Skills

Front-End Loader

LF Forklift licence

Other machinery experience

Logs/forestry environment experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

South East Queensland Hauliers - Hemmant QLD

Working within our logging operation, you will be a key Machine Operator supporting the day-to-day operation of our busy yard.

The primary focus of this role is Front-End Loader operation, moving and handling logs throughout the yard and assisting with loading and packing activities.

From time to time, you may also be required to assist with other machinery, log handling and general yard operations. An LF Forklift licence and experience operating a forklift would be highly advantageous, as there may be occasions where you are required to assist with forklift operations, including moving larger loads around the yard.

This role would suit someone who is experienced operating a Front-End Loader, mechanically minded, safety-focused and adaptable.

Safety is a major priority in this role. You will be operating heavy machinery in a busy yard where drivers, workers and pedestrians may be moving around the site. Strong spatial and situational awareness, along with the ability to operate machinery safely around others, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Front-End Loader to move and handle logs throughout the yard
• Loading and unloading materials as required
• Preparing and packing export log containers
• Assisting with log handling and movement
• Assisting with LF Forklift operations when required
• Operating other machinery as required
• Moving between different areas of the yard to support operations
• Conducting basic machinery checks
• Identifying and reporting mechanical issuesAssisting with general yard duties when required
• Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
• Following all site safety procedures and requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced operating a Front-End Loader, safety-focused, mechanically minded and confident working around heavy machinery.

• Previous Front-End Loader operating experience - essential
• LF Forklift licence and operating experience - highly advantageous, but not essential
• Experience operating other types of machinery is advantageous
• Excavator experience is highly advantageous
• Experience working with logs, timber, forestry, quarry, civil construction, transport or similar environments is advantageous
• Strong spatial and situational awareness, particularly when operating machinery around pedestrians and other vehicles
• Mechanically minded with a practical, hands-on approach
• Confident operating heavy machinery in a busy yard
• Adaptable and willing to assist with different tasks when required
• Strong safety awareness
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual duties when required
• Available to work 8-10 hour days, Monday to Friday
• No weekend work
• Paid overtime

Why Join Us?

• $38.05-$40.00 per hour + overtime + super
• Monday to Friday
• 8-10 hour days
• No weekend work
• Paid overtime
• Stable ongoing work
• Opportunity to work across a busy logging operation
• Full-time opportunities may be available for the right person