MR Driver/yard hand

Johnson Bros Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Wood Industries in Thornton, NSW, is hiring a Yard Hand with MR and forklift licenses to join a brand-new facility. You will support both trade customers and mill operations, ensuring orders are accurate and the yard is safe and organized.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, and team players with timber yard or warehouse experience. Immediate start, long-term opportunity, with competitive pay and a stable environment.

Qualifications

• Physically fit, able to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Reliable and punctual with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who communicates well and contributes to a safe yard.
• Experience in timber yards, hardware stores, or warehouses is a plus.
• Forklift (LF) license or MR license is required.

Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading timber and products using a forklift.
• Accurate order picking and preparation for trade and retail customers.
• Mill support: moving materials and keeping production areas clear.
• Inventory care: organizing stock and maintaining a clean yard environment.
• Adhere to WHS protocols to keep yourself and teammates safe.

Skills

Loading/Unloading

Order Picking

Mill Support

Inventory Management

WHS Safety

Physical Fitness

Team Player

Reliability

Forklift LF License

MR License

Job description

Are you a hardworking individual who loves staying active and being part of a team? Sydney Wood Industries is expanding, and we need a reliable Yard Hand with MR and forklift license to join our brand-new facility in Thornton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new operation. We value people who show up, work hard, and take pride in keeping a yard running smoothly. If you're looking for a long-term home with a reputable company, this is it.

About the Role

As a Yard Hand, you are essential to the daily flow of our business. You’ll be supporting both our trade customers and our mill operations, ensuring orders are accurate and the yard is safe and organized.

Your daily tasks will include:

• Loading & Unloading: Using a forklift to safely handle raw timber and finished products from trucks and delivery vehicles.

• Order Picking: Accurately selecting and preparing timber orders for our trade and retail customers.

• Mill Support: Assisting our Machinists by moving materials and keeping production areas clear.

• Inventory Care: Helping to organize stock and maintain a clean, professional yard environment.

• Safety First: Following all WHS protocols and ensuring you and your teammates stay safe on the job.

About You

You're the kind of person who shows initiative and works autonomously. You see a job that needs doing and you jump in.

• Physically Fit: This is a hands-on role that involves heavy lifting and being on your feet.

• Reliable: You're someone we can count on to be there and ready to work every day.

• Team Player: You enjoy working with others and have a positive, helpful attitude.

• Experience: Previous experience in a timber yard, hardware store, or warehouse is a major plus.

• Licensed: A current and valid Forklift (LF) License or Medium Rigid (MR) License is a MUST.

Why Join Us?

At Sydney Wood Industries, we treat our people like family. We offer an IMMEDIATE START, competitive pay, and the chance to work in a brand-new, modern facility. We believe in rewarding hard work and providing a stable environment where you can grow.