Loader Operator with Forklift Licence - Alexandria

Labourpower; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive training and onboarding

Certifications including EWP Yellow/Ho

Job summary

Labourpower is seeking a reliable Loader Operator with Forklift Licence for our Alexandria recycling facility. The role offers long-term work with potential for permanency, initial supervision, and progression to independent operation during the day.

You will manage intake, push stock, load trailers, and handle paperwork while maintaining a safe, clean site. Applicants must have a current driver licence and unrestricted work rights, with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Current Driver Licence.
• Unrestricted work rights.
• Reliable, safety-focused and punctual.
• Physically able to perform manual tasks.
• Willing to work early starts.
• Located in or near Alexandria and surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake bay operations and coordinate truck movements for tipping.
• Push and maintain material stockpiles.
• Load materials into open-top semi-trailers.
• Complete dockets and paperwork in line with Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, staff, and site visitors.
• Handle household recycling materials (yellow-lid bin waste).
• Physically active role with manual handling and regular climbing in/out of machinery.

Skills

Front End Loader operation

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Unrestricted work rights

Physically fit

Job description

Loader Operator with Forklift Licence - Alexandria

We are currently seeking a reliable and safety-focused Front End Loader Operator and Forklift Operator to join our team at our Alexandria paper recycling facility.

This is a great opportunity to secure long-term work with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

About the Role

This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient site operations. You will initially work under supervision and, once assessed as competent, will be required to operate independently for part of the day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage intake bay operations and coordinate truck movements for tipping
• Push and maintain material stockpiles
• Load materials into open-top semi-trailers
• Complete dockets and paperwork in line with Chain of Responsibility requirements (training provided)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Communicate professionally with drivers, staff, and site visitors
• Busy recycling transfer facility with constant truck movements
• Handling household recycling materials (yellow-lid bin waste)
• Physically active role including manual handling
• Regular climbing in and out of machinery
• Training hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Standard hours (once competent): 5:00am - 1:00pm
• Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work available)
• Must have UNRESTRICTED work rights
• Pay in line with Level 8 Operator - Waste Management Award

About You

You are dependable, safety-conscious, and take pride in your work.

• Current Driver Licence
• Strong commitment to safety and site procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet early start times (non-negotiable)
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for paperwork accuracy
• Must be local to the area

Preferred (but not essential):

• Front End Loader experience

Attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important than experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Fitness assessment
• Completion of site induction prior to interview/trial

What We Offer

• Immediate start
• Supportive training and onboarding
• Opportunity for additional certifications, including:
• EWP Yellow Card
• Working at Heights

PPE Requirements

• Steel cap boots
• Hi-vis clothing (good condition)
• Hat
  (Safety glasses and gloves provided)