Packaging Machine Operators and Forklift Operators

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Bundaberg Sugar is seeking several experienced Packaging Machine and Forklift Operators to join our Packaging Plant in East Bundaberg. You will operate packaging machinery or forklifts, perform quality checks, and load and unload trucks in a busy production environment.

These are casual positions with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time employment on a rotating four-week roster. A current LF forklift license, valid driver’s licence, and availability for rotating shifts are

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging machinery or forklifts in production/manufacturing/warehouse.
• Current Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF).
• Ability to work safely and meet production requirements.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Availability for rotating shift work.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging machinery or forklifts in a production environment.
• Undertake quality checks on finished goods and processes.
• Load and unload trucks and move stock safely and efficiently.
• Follow a rotating 8- or 12-hour roster, including weekends.

Skills

Packaging machinery

Forklift operation

Quality checks

Rotating shifts

Job description

Packaging Machine Operators and Forklift Operators

Casual rates from $40.31 per hour, plus shift loadings and overtime

Bundaberg Sugar is seeking several experienced Packaging Machine and Forklift Operators to join our Packaging Plant in East Bundaberg.

These are casual positions with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time employment.

What we offer

• Casual base rate of $40.31 per hour
• Approximately $45–$47 per hour for shift work
• Approximately $60–$80 per hour for overtime
• A structured four-week rotating roster
• Opportunities for permanent full-time employment
• Stable local work with an established Bundaberg employer

The role

Depending on the position, you will operate packaging machinery or forklifts, undertake quality checks, load and unload trucks, or move and stack stock safely and efficiently.

The roster includes 8-hour and 12-hour day, afternoon and night shifts, including two weekends in every four.

What you’ll need

• Experience operating packaging machinery or forklifts in a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Current Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF) for Forklift Operator positions
• Ability to work safely and meet production requirements
• Current driver’s licence
• Availability for rotating shift work

Bundaberg Sugar is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.