Seasonal Forklift Operator – Grape Vineyard

Agri Labour; North Burnett Regional; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal work

Overtime pay

Penalty rates

Safety-focused team

Hands-on vineyard experience

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking two experienced Forklift Operators for a grape vineyard operation in Mundubbera, QLD. The role involves safe forklift operation, packing shed duties, and daily tasks in a busy vineyard environment.

You will join a safety-focused team, handling pallets, loading and unloading goods, and performing general packing shed work as needed. The position is seasonal, starting 18 November 2026, offering 55 hours per week across six days with early starts, plus penalties and

Qualifications

• A current, valid forklift licence (LF)
• A current, valid translated international or Australian driver’s license
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience
• Experience loading, unloading and safely handling palletised goods
• Willingness to undertake general packing shed duties when required
• Ability to work long shifts and perform physical duties in hot weather
• Strong punctuality, reliability and a positive attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow workplace safety instructions
• A commitment to safe work practices and working cooperatively within a team

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload pallets of grapes and other materials from trucks
• Move and stack pallets and materials within designated work areas
• Assist with packing grapes and preparing boxes for distribution
• Stack boxes and apply labels or stickers as required
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and supervisor instructions
• Support the team with other general packing shed tasks when forklift duties are completed

Skills

Forklift experience

LF licence

Drivers license

Packing shed duties

Teamwork

Safety focus

Physical stamina

Job description

Agri Labour Australia is seeking two experienced Forklift Operators for a grape vineyard operation in Mundubbera, QLD. The role involves safe forklift operation, packing shed duties, and daily tasks in a busy vineyard environment.

You will join a safety-focused team, handling pallets, loading and unloading goods, and performing general packing shed work as needed. The position is seasonal, starting 18 November 2026, offering 55 hours per week across six days with early starts, plus penalties and