Machine Operator

Synergie Australia

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment
Career growth opportunities
Training provided

Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a reliable Forklift and Machine Operator in Cairns, Queensland. The position involves operating forklifts safely to load, unload, and move materials essential to production and dispatch, and supporting manufacturing with steel flashings and related products.

You will also assist with general warehouse duties, maintain safety and quality standards, and work with an experienced team during full training and onboarding.

Qualifications

  • Physically fit and able to pass drug and alcohol screening.
  • Be a reliable team player.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and stage materials for production and dispatch.
  • Pick, pack, loading (high reach) and prepare customer orders accurately following standard warehouse processes.
  • Support manufacturing and mill operations, including handling steel flashings, gutters, and related products.
  • Assist with general warehouse, yard, and production line duties as required.
  • Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, accuracy, and quality standards at all times.
  • Work on a specific load manifest.
  • Receive full training and support with experienced team members.

Skills

Forklift operation
Loading/unloading
Warehouse duties
Teamwork

Job description

LOCATION:

Cairns, Queensland

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing operation where safety, teamwork, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. Our company is known for its friendly, tight-knit culture and a commitment to supporting each team member while maintaining high operational standards. We take pride in balancing a safe work environment with an atmosphere that encourages camaraderie and a good laugh during the day.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking a reliable and skilled Forklift and Machine Operator to join our team. This permanent role involves operating forklifts safely to load, unload, and move materials essential to production and dispatch activities. You will also be pivotal in supporting manufacturing and mill operations by handling flashings, gutters, and related steel products, as well as assisting with general warehouse and production duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and stage materials for production and dispatch
  • Pick, pack, loading (high reach)and prepare customer orders accurately following standard warehouse processes
  • Support manufacturing and mill operations, including handling steel flashings, gutters, and related products
  • Assist with general warehouse, yard, and production line duties as required
  • Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety, accuracy, and quality standards at all times
  • working on a specific load manifest
  • full training and support with experienced team members
BENEFITS:
  • Permanent, stable employment with growth potential
EXPERIENCE:
  • Physically fit and able to undergo drug and alcohol screen
  • Be a reliabel team player

38 hour weeks and option to work 4 hours on Sat

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