Yard Hand (with forklift)

Workfast; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Immediate start

Casual role

Full-time hours

Day shifts

Temp to Perm after 3 months

Monthly BBQs

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a casual forklift operator for a fast-paced yard environment in Brisbane. A current LF forklift ticket and reliable transport are essential, with no weekend work and day shifts available.

Immediate start and ongoing hours lead to a potential permanent arrangement after probation. This casual position offers full-time hours, operates outdoors in a yard setting, and provides a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Ticket (LF) is essential.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors/in a yard environment.
• Previous yard hand, forklift, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable transport to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and unload transport trucks.
• Move heavy stock and materials around yard/warehouse.
• Pack and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Manual handling and lifting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard; follow safety procedures.
• Assist with other site duties as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Tools

Forklift LF ticket

Job description

Our client is a well-established warehousing and distribution business with operations across Australia. Due to increased demand, they are looking to expand their workforce immediately.

• $38.00 per hour + penalties

Our client is a well-established warehousing and distribution business with operations across Australia. Due to increased demand, they are looking to expand their workforce immediately.

• $38.00 per hour + penalties
• Immediate start – ongoing work
• No weekend work

Candidates must be reliable, hardworking and punctual, with a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a casual position with full-time hours.

What You Get

• $38/ph + penalties
• Immediate start ongoing work
• Casual position with full-time hours
• Day shifts available
• Temp to Perm opportunity after 3 months
• Supportive team environment, monthly BBQs

Requirements

• Current Forklift Ticket (LF) is essential
• Must be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors/in a yard environment
• Previous yard hand, forklift, or warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills
• Reliable transport to and from work

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to safely load and unload transport trucks
• Moving heavy stock and materials around the yard and warehouse
• Packing and preparing goods for dispatch
• Manual handling and lifting
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe yard environmentFollowing all site safety procedures and traffic management plans
• Any other duties required by the site manager

About us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia’s largest and leading businesses. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work across a wide range of industries. When you join our team, we make sure that you're looked after, paid well, and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application. All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.