Operator AM Shift Townsville

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of $34 p/h

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ in Townsville, QLD, is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Production Loaders for an ongoing role in a busy steel manufacturing environment. Monday to Friday day shifts available, with rostered hours and a clear path to permanent placement.

You will operate forklifts, load and unload, feed production lines, and maintain safety; LF Forklift Licence required. Gantry crane experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments.
• Able to handle long-length or non-standard materials.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling duties.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Gantry crane experience is a plus but not essential.
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products.
• Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials.
• Feed sheet metal into and out of production machinery and roll-forming lines.
• Apply adhesive coatings and protective films to finished products.
• Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment.
• Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport.
• Operate gantry cranes (training provided).
• Perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift operation experience

Gantry crane experience

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Townsville QLD

Casual/Temporary

12h ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer offering secure employment, excellent culture, and genuine career progression.

What's on Offer:

• Ongoing full-time hours with Monday to Friday rosters
• Based In Bohle
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Day Shift available
• Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus
• Work for a nationally recognized manufacturing business
• Long-term, stable employment within a growing industry
• Rate of $34 p/h

Shift Times:

• Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm
• Friday 6am-12:00pm

The Opportunity Due to continued growth, our client is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Production Loaders to join their Townsville operation. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with sheet metal and steel building products used across commercial and residential projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
• Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
• Feed sheet metal into and out of production machinery and roll-forming lines
• Apply adhesive coatings and protective films to finished products
• Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment
• Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
• Operate gantry cranes (training provided)
• Perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

About You

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
• Comfortable handling long-length or non-standard materials
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Gantry crane experience highly regarded but not essential
• Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Essential Requirements

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Previous experience loading steel, timber, piping, or oversized products
• Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, yard, or warehouse environments
• Understanding of load restraint and safe loading practices
• Ability to work day shift
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Reliable transport and strong work ethic