Yard Hand

JK Personnel; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JK Personnel is partnering with a local plant and equipment hire business to recruit for a Forklift Operator / Yard Hand at the Ballarat site. The role involves material handling, order preparation, and ensuring a safe, organised yard environment.

Successful candidates will hold a LF forklift license, bring prior stores/yard experience, and demonstrate the ability to follow safety protocols while working independently in a hands-on, varied role at our client’s Ballarat location.

Qualifications

• Must have LF forklift license and proven prior experience.
• Experience in stores/yard hand roles is highly beneficial.
• Ability to follow safety standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Mechanical mindset preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move equipment, materials and stock safely around the yard using forklifts and other machinery.
• Prepare customer orders, assist with dispatch activities and ensure products are ready for collection or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment, including general housekeeping and equipment checks.
• Assist customers and drivers with pickups.
• Conduct routine stock control tasks, including receiving, storing and relocating inventory.

Skills

Forklift license

Yard experience

Safety standards

Independent work

Mechanical mindset

Job description

JK are excited to be partnering with a local plant and equipment hire business with a well-established presence. We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator / Yard Hand to join the team at our client’s Ballarat-based site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and move equipment, materials and stock safely around the yard using forklifts and other machinery
• Prepare customer orders, assist with dispatch activities and ensure products are ready for collection or delivery
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment, including general housekeeping and equipment checks
• Assist customers and drivers with pickups
• Conduct routine stock control tasks, including receiving, storing and relocating inventory

JK are excited to be partnering with a local plant and equipment hire business with a well-established presence. We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator / Yard Hand to join the team at our client’s Ballarat-based site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and move equipment, materials and stock safely around the yard using forklifts and other machinery
• Prepare customer orders, assist with dispatch activities and ensure products are ready for collection or delivery
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe yard environment, including general housekeeping and equipment checks
• Assist customers and drivers with pickups
• Conduct routine stock control tasks, including receiving, storing and relocating inventory

Requirements:

• LF Forklift license, with proven prior experience
• Prior experience in stores/yard hand roles highly beneficial
• Ability to follow process and protocols on safety standards
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong work ethic and dedication
• Mechanical mindset preferred however not required

Please note:

All applicants will need to be able to complete a full medical, police check and drug screen as part of the recruitment process.

About JK Personnel

Recruiting exceptional job seekers to fill roles with the best and brightest organisations in regional Australia is what we're passionate about, and it's kept us going for more than 25 years. We pair our recruitment expertise with our high standards of working in a way that's supportive of every individual. We believe in people, and the power of an individual to grow a successful business.

Additional information

• Ongoing, day shift opportunity
• Join a supportive team where reliability, initiative, and teamwork are valued
• Variety of hands-on work across yard operations, loading and dispatch