Machine Operators With Forklift – $34 -$39 / Hr

Accurate Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Fridays off

Job summary

Accurate Recruitment Pty Ltd is supporting a leading manufacturer in Crestmead to recruit a Factory / Machine Operator. The role runs on a 4-day roster with 38 hours per week, Fridays off, and weekly rotating shifts.

Day shift pays $34.00 per hour and afternoon shift pays $39.10 per hour. This on-site opportunity offers training, growth towards permanency, and long‑term career prospects within the team.

Qualifications

• Machine operation experience in manufacturing (preferred).
• Physically fit and able to lift 20kg+ regularly.
• Current Forklift licence is ESSENTIAL.
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Strong awareness of workplace health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up/break down and operate the extruder machine per procedures.
• Operate machinery while maintaining production efficiency.
• Pack final products for quality assurance testing.
• Work safely and effectively as part of the factory team.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Forklift licence

Driver’s licence

Health & safety awareness

Physically fit

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Ongoing Casual | Rotating roster | 4-day work week (Fridays off!)

$34.00 / hr on dayshift

$39.10 / hr on afternoon shift

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity to develop your skills with a leading manufacturer? We are seeking a reliable Factory / Machine Operator to join our clients team in Crestmead.

What’s on offer:

• Full-time hours: 38 hours per week, worked across 4 days (Friday off).
• Weekly rotating shifts
• Experience preferred but training provided, with the opportunity to grow into a permanent position.
• Be part of a supportive team environment with long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine set up/break down and operate extruder machine in line with procedures.
• Operate machinery while maintaining production efficiency.
• Pack final products ready for quality assurance testing.
• Work safely and effectively as part of the factory team.

About You:

• Prior machine operation experience in manufacturing (preferred).
• Mechanically minded, quick to learn, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude.
• Physically fit and capable of moving 20kg+ regularly.
• Current Forklift licence is ESSENTIAL
• Driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Strong awareness of workplace health & safety procedures.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job – it’s a long-term opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career with a respected manufacturer. For the right candidate, this role offers security, development, and the chance to become a valued permanent team member.