Recycling Operator: Forklift & Machinery (Overtime)

Cleanaway Waste Management; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities in a growing AU,

Supportive and safe work environment

Paid parental leave

Employee share program and health/well

Job summary

Join us at Cleanaway as a Recycling Operator at our materials recycling facility in Morningside, Brisbane. You will operate forklifts and recycling machinery, move materials safely, and support the team with general labouring and manual handling tasks.

We value a current LF forklift licence, a safety-first mindset, and a strong work ethic. Pre-employment medical including drug/alcohol screening is required; experience in waste/recycling is highly regarded. Overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Waste & recycling experience

Safety-focused

Hands-on worker

Tools

Forklift operation (LF)

Recycling machinery operation

Job description

Join us at Cleanaway as a Recycling Operator at our materials recycling facility in Morningside, Brisbane. You will operate forklifts and recycling machinery, move materials safely, and support the team with general labouring and manual handling tasks.

We value a current LF forklift licence, a safety-first mindset, and a strong work ethic. Pre-employment medical including drug/alcohol screening is required; experience in waste/recycling is highly regarded. Overtime opportunities available.