loader operator

HR Partners; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Townsville, QLD is seeking a reliable Front-End Loader Operator for a busy concrete batching facility. The role involves feeding raw materials into mixers, maintaining a safe and clean plant, and working in a high-traffic environment with other heavy vehicles.

Shifts start early (3:00–4:00 AM) with Monday to Friday mostly, occasional Saturday overtime. Must have loader experience, tickets, and be able to pass medical including drug and silica tests.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front-end loaders in construction, quarry, or batching plants.
• Relevant machinery tickets or statements of attainment.
• Strong focus on workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to load raw materials into mixers for concrete batching.
• Perform general manual labour across the facility as required.
• Maintain site cleanliness and environmental compliance, including yard hosing and debris removal.
• Work safely around other heavy vehicles, trucks and ground personnel.
• Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Manual labour

Pre-start checks

Traffic navigation around machinery

Tools

Machinery tickets

Job description

Position: Front-End Loader Operator
Location: Townsville, QLD
Employment Type: Casual contract labour hire- full time hours + OT

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Loader Operator to join our busy local concrete batching facility in Townsville. In this role, you will be crucial to our daily operations, ensuring materials are consistently fed for batching while helping maintain a clean and safe plant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a front-end loader to safely and efficiently load raw materials into mixers for concrete batching.
• Perform general manual labouring duties across the facility as required.
• Maintain site cleanliness and environmental compliance, including hosing down the yard and clearing debris.
• Work safely in a high-traffic environment, navigating around other heavy vehicles, trucks, and ground personnel.
• Conduct pre-start checks on machinery and report any maintenance issues.

Working Hours:

• Early Starts: Shifts commence at 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM.
• Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday.
• Overtime/Weekends: Occasional Saturday work is required based on operational demands.

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience operating front-end loaders, preferably within a construction, quarry, or batching plant environment.
• Relevant machinery tickets or statements of attainment.
• High level of situational awareness and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual labour and yard maintenance duties.
• Medical Clearance: Must be able to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical assessment, which strictly includes a Drug & Alcohol screen and Silica testing.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.