Recycling Yard Operator: Excavator & Forklift

Zoom Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment is assisting in recruiting a Recycling Yard Operator for Wendouree, Ballarat VIC. The role requires operating excavators and forklifts to move materials and keep the yard safe and efficient. Pay is $39.10 per hour with regular Monday–Friday hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturer focused on recycling and sustainability. If you have hands-on heavy machinery experience and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators and forklifts.
• Recycling, scrap metal or industrial yard experience preferred.
• Strong safety awareness around heavy machinery.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and yard duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to move, sort and load scrap materials.
• Operate forklifts to load, unload and transport materials around the yard.
• Assist with general yard duties, including manual sorting and material handling.
• Complete pre-start checks and report equipment faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.
• Work with the team to support safe vehicle and machinery movements.

Skills

Excavator operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

Zoom Recruitment is assisting in recruiting a Recycling Yard Operator for Wendouree, Ballarat VIC. The role requires operating excavators and forklifts to move materials and keep the yard safe and efficient. Pay is $39.10 per hour with regular Monday–Friday hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Our client is a leading Australian steel manufacturer focused on recycling and sustainability. If you have hands-on heavy machinery experience and a proactive approach, we want to hear from you.