Yard Hand – Forklift Operator

Labourforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Overtime penalties

Job summary

Labourforce is seeking a Yard Hand – Forklift Operator at St Mary’s, NSW, with a starting hourly rate of $36.83 plus penalties. This temp-to-perm role offers consistent hours and an immediate start in a national timber distribution company.

Training is provided for forklift duties, and no prior forklift experience is required. You will perform manual handling, load/unload trucks, prepare materials for dispatch and may operate a forklift as needed in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift license (training provided)
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• Basic math skills for measuring orders
• Experience with power tools advantageous
• Own reliable transport
• Immediate start

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of timber and wood products
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Preparing and measuring materials for dispatch
• Forklift operations (when required)
• Using basic power tools
• General yard and housekeeping duties

Skills

Forklift license

Manual handling

Punctuality

Basic math

Power tools

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Yard Hand – Forklift Operator | St Mary’s | AM Shift
$36.83 per hour + penalties | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | National Leader in Timber Distribution

Our client, a leading national supplier of frames and trusses, is expanding their team at their St Mary’s site. They are looking for motivated and reliable Yard Hands with a Forklift License to join their growing operation. No forklift experience is required – training will be provided!

What’s on Offer:

• Great Pay: $36.83per hour + overtime and penalties
• Consistent Hours: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturday OT when required)
• Career Growth: Temp-to-Perm opportunity with a respected national company
• Shift Options: AM shift – 07:00AM to 03:00PM OR10:00AMto 06:00PM
• Start Immediately: Kickstart your role ASAP

The Role:

As a Yard Hand, you’ll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the yard. Duties include:

• Manual handling of timber and wood products
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Preparing and measuring materials for dispatch
• Forklift operations (when required)
• Using basic power tools
• General yard and housekeeping duties

Please note: This is a hands-on, physical role with regular manual handling – you will be required to work both on and off the forklift.

What We’re Looking For:

• Valid Forklift License (experience not required) – training provided
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated with a strong work ethic
• Basic math skills (for measuring and preparing orders)
• Experience with power tools (advantageous)
• Own reliable transport
• Ability to commence immediately
• PPE: Steel cap boots & hi-vis clothing (other PPE will be advised if required)

As per the application process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre Employment Medical (conducted by our Onsite Occupational Nurse during the interview stage) which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.