Machine Operator

Zoom Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment is assisting in recruiting a Recycling Yard Operator for Wendouree, Ballarat VIC. The role requires operating excavators and forklifts to move materials and keep the yard safe and efficient. Pay is $39.10 per hour with regular Monday–Friday hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturer focused on recycling and sustainability. If you have hands-on heavy machinery experience and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators and forklifts.
• Recycling, scrap metal or industrial yard experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness around heavy machinery.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and yard duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to move, sort and load scrap materials.
• Operate forklifts to load, unload and transport materials around the yard.
• Assist with general yard duties, including manual sorting and material handling.
• Complete pre-start checks and report equipment faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.
• Work with the team to support safe vehicle and machinery movements.

Skills

Excavator operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

Recycling Yard Operator | Excavator & Forklift

Location: Wendouree, Ballarat VIC
Industry: Recycling
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay Rate: $39.10 per hour

About the Company

Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturer with a strong focus on recycling and sustainability. Their recycling operations turn scrap metal into valuable resources, supporting steel production across Australia.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Recycling Yard Operator to join the team in Wendouree, Ballarat.

This hands-on role will see you operating excavators and forklifts, moving materials and helping keep the yard running safely and efficiently. If you’re reliable, confident around heavy machinery and someone who gets stuck into the job, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Operate excavators to move, sort and load scrap materials.

Operate forklifts to load, unload and transport materials around the yard.

Assist with general yard duties, including manual sorting and material handling.

Complete pre-start checks and report equipment faults.

Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.

Work with the team to support safe vehicle and machinery movements.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience operating excavators and forklifts.

Previous recycling, scrap metal or industrial yard experience highly regarded.

Strong safety awareness when working around heavy machinery.

Ability to carry out manual handling and physical yard duties.

A reliable, proactive approach and willingness to assist across the yard.

Why Join the Team?

Earn $39.10 per hour.

Regular Monday-Friday hours, 8am-4pm.

Put your machinery skills to work in a varied, hands-on role.

Join an established company and contribute to sustainable steel production.