Yard Hand - Kunda Park, Sunshine Coast

Adaptalift Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Forklogic, part of the Adaptalift Group, is seeking a reliable Yard Hand for our workshop and yard in Kunda Park. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, and involves forklift operation, equipment preparation and yard coordination to support daily hire activities.

You will assist with equipment movements, prep, safety checks and maintaining a clean, safe yard. A current forklift licence and prior yard or warehouse experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence or equivalent.
• Experience in yard, workshop or transport environment.
• Strong focus on workplace safety and safe equipment handling.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move forklifts and equipment around the yard.
• Prepare equipment for hire including cleaning, detailing and basic checks.
• Inspect returned equipment and report any damage or faults.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Yard/warehouse experience

Workplace safety

Autonomy

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Forklogic is looking for a reliable and hands-on Yard Hand to support the day-to-day operation of our busy workshop and yard environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised site, and is comfortable working around forklifts and equipment.

This position is a full time permanent opportunity at our workshop in Kunda Park, operating Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

About The Role:

Working closely with the workshop and rental teams, you’ll assist with equipment movements, yard organisation and preparing machines for hire and delivery.

This is a varied role with a mix of forklift operation, equipment preparation, general yard upkeep and coordination of incoming and outgoing equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Loading, unloading and moving forklifts and equipment throughout the yard
• Preparing equipment for hire including washing, detailing and basic checks
• Inspecting returned equipment and reporting damage or faults
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised yard environment

About You:

You’re dependable, safety-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will bring:

• A current forklift licence
• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse or transport environment
• Strong awareness of workplace safety and safe equipment handling
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
• Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment & drug alcohol screening.

About Us:

Forklogic, proudly part of the Adaptalift Group, delivers forklift and access equipment solutions to businesses across Australia, combining responsive local service with the strength and scale of one of the country’s leading materials handling organisations.

From forklift and elevated work platform hire and sales through to servicing, repairs and ongoing equipment support, Forklogic provides practical, flexible solutions that help customers operate safely and efficiently every day. Backed by trusted global brands including Hyster and Yale, Forklogic supports a broad range of industries with tailored equipment solutions and national capability.