Yard Hand

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Full-time roster

Safety culture

Ongoing training and development

Upskilling to FEL operations

Career progression

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is assisting a leading national paper manufacturer in Sydney to find a reliable Yard Hand. The role involves keeping the yard and sites clean, supporting daily operations, and upholding strong safety standards in a busy industrial environment.

You will perform physical outdoor work, assist with general labouring tasks, and may operate a forklift if licensed. Long-term employment with training and career progression is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and manual tasks.
• Commitment to safety procedures and a tidy, safe workplace.
• Current driver’s licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep corridors, walkways and operational areas.
• Use blowers to keep workspaces clean and safe.
• Hose down work areas as required and clean around equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping and yard upkeep.
• Operate forklift where licensed and assist with material handling.
• Support operations with general labouring duties and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical labour

Outdoor work

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Our client is a leading national paper manufacturing company and is currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Hand to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable, long-term employment with ongoing training and career progression opportunities. Working within a busy industrial environment, you'll be responsible for maintaining site cleanliness, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring work areas remain safe and efficient.

About the Role Key duties will include:

• Sweeping corridors, walkways and operational areas


• Using blowers to maintain clean and safe workspaces


• Hosing down work areas as required


• Cleaning around conveyors and production equipment


• General housekeeping and yard maintenance


• Forklift operation and material handling (where licensed)


• Assisting with site operational and maintenance activities


• Following strict workplace health and safety procedures


• Supporting the operations team with general labouring duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude


• Reliability and commitment to long-term employment


• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, labouring, yard hand or industrial environments


• Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors when required


• Strong focus on safety and following procedures


• Ability to work both independently and within a team


• Current driver's licence preferred


• Forklift licence highly regarded but not essential

What's On Offer

• Secure, long-term opportunity with a large national company


• Consistent full-time hours on a set roster


• Supportive team environment and strong safety culture
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Upskilling available, including training and development intoFront End Loader (FEL) operations for the right candidate


• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business


• Career progression opportunities as you develop new skills and qualifications

If you're someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining a safe and tidy workplace, and is looking for a company that invests in its people, we would love to hear from you.