Turf Yard Loader & Forklift Operator

Coolabah Turf; Echuca; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coolabah Turf in Echuca, VIC is hiring a Yard Person for a permanent full-time role. You will load turf pallets with a forklift, prepare refrigerated trucks for dispatch, and help with farm operations as needed. This fast-paced role sits at the heart of our logistics, ensuring timely delivery to customers.

You’ll work in a hands-on environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with our transport and farm teams to keep pallets moving from paddock to customer.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or delivery is preferred.
• Holding a forklift licence and safe loading practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Physically fit for a yard/farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely load turf pallets onto refrigerated trucks using a forklift.
• Organise loads and pallets to ensure safe, efficient transport.
• Keep trucks, equipment and the yard clean and well maintained.
• Assist with farm operations during seasonal periods (growth, mowing, harvesting).
• Operate tractors and farm machinery as required.
• Collaborate with Transport & Logistics Manager and Farm Manager to keep turf moving.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Team player

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Tools

Forklift licence

Farm equipment operation

Job description

Coolabah Turf in Echuca, VIC is hiring a Yard Person for a permanent full-time role. You will load turf pallets with a forklift, prepare refrigerated trucks for dispatch, and help with farm operations as needed. This fast-paced role sits at the heart of our logistics, ensuring timely delivery to customers.

You’ll work in a hands-on environment, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with our transport and farm teams to keep pallets moving from paddock to customer.