Timber Despatch Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

AKD Softwoods; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Caboolture operates a timber despatch team at the sawmill. We are seeking a committed forklift driver to join the Despatch team on day shift, handling loading of finished timber packs onto trailers and ensuring accurate scanning and paperwork.

This full‑time role offers a 38‑hour week, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:06pm, with progression to Level 5 and pay around $32–$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Forklift competency and experience are essential.
• Able to work independently with good time management.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing at work.

Responsibilities

• Load finished timber packs onto trailers for distribution.
• Ensure packs are scanned and paperwork is completed accurately.
• Locate and dig out packs according to load sheets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Health and safety awareness

Job description

AKD Softwoods in Caboolture operates a timber despatch team at the sawmill. We are seeking a committed forklift driver to join the Despatch team on day shift, handling loading of finished timber packs onto trailers and ensuring accurate scanning and paperwork.

This full‑time role offers a 38‑hour week, Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:06pm, with progression to Level 5 and pay around $32–$34 per hour.