Warehouse Operator

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ in Canterbury NSW is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator to join a busy manufacturing site. The role combines forklift duties with factory machinery operation in a small, close-knit team.

You will move materials, support production, and ensure safe handling of products. Full training on site machinery is provided; shifts run Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, with occasional early starts.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with practical operating experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment.
• Ability to operate factory machinery and handle heavy loads (up to 100 kg).
• Commitment to health and safety procedures and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Move materials within the site.
• Assist with production processes and operate factory equipment.
• Work safely and follow site procedures.
• Be willing to assist in multiple areas as required.

Skills

Forklift licence

Machinery operation

Health and safety

Team player

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ - Canterbury NSW

Full time

12d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting daily production and warehouse activities within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a varied position that combines forklift operation with factory machinery operation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role and being involved in multiple areas of the business.

You will be responsible for moving materials, assisting with production processes, operating factory equipment, and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently. Full training will be provided on site-specific machinery.
This is not a forklift-only role. The successful candidate will be willing to assist wherever required and become a valued member of a small, close-knit team.

Shifts & Pay

• $27+ an hour depending on experience
• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Regular over time of 5:00am starts available

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Current forklift licence with practical operating experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment
• Combi lift experience preferred but not essential
• Gantry crane experience advantageous, however training can be provided
• Willingness to learn and operate factory machinery
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures
• Physically fit and capable of pushing steel bins weighing up to 100kg
• Ability to work independently and follow processes
• Reliable, motivated, and able to use initiative
• Positive attitude and team-first approach
• No criminal convictions
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

About the Company

Our client is a leading New Zealand manufacturer of steel purlin and composite flooring products for the construction industry. They have a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, offering a supportive team environment, hands-on leadership, and opportunities for long-term career development.