Recycling Operator: Forklift & Machinery (Morningside)

Cleanaway Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career opportunities

Safe work environment

Paid parental leave

Employee share program

Insurance discounts

Flu vaccinations

EAP

Job summary

Cleanaway's materials recycling facility in Morningside, QLD is seeking a hands-on Recycling Operator. You will operate forklifts and recycling machinery, move materials safely, and support the team with general labouring and manual handling tasks.

This permanent full-time role requires a current forklift licence, a safety-focused attitude, and the ability to work around heavy machinery; pre-employment medical including drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (LF).
• Reliable, safety-focused and hands-on.
• Experience in waste, recycling or mining environment is highly regarded.
• Comfortable around heavy machinery and high-risk equipment.
• Willing to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and recycling machinery.
• Safely load, move and manage materials.
• Monitor material flow to support efficient processing.
• Complete equipment inspections and report issues.
• Perform general labouring and manual handling duties.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and site standards.

Skills

Forklift Licence (LF)

Safety-focused

Physically Fit

Job description

Cleanaway's materials recycling facility in Morningside, QLD is seeking a hands-on Recycling Operator. You will operate forklifts and recycling machinery, move materials safely, and support the team with general labouring and manual handling tasks.

This permanent full-time role requires a current forklift licence, a safety-focused attitude, and the ability to work around heavy machinery; pre-employment medical including drug screening is required.