Yard Person / Forklift Operator

seek.com.au; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a practical, safety-minded yard operator in Newcastle to operate a forklift and move long materials such as pipes. You will support efficient truck loading and ensure secure handling of loads in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with long loads, trucks, and a strong commitment to workplace safety, with good communication and teamwork to maintain a clean, organized yard and accurate loading procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts.
• Experience handling long loads such as pipes or similar materials.
• Ability to load and unload trucks and customer vehicles safely and accurately.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail when moving and positioning materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Handle and transport long loads, including pipes and similar materials.
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles accurately and safely.
• Position materials securely for storage, dispatch and collection.
• Complete routine equipment checks and report hazards or maintenance issues.
• Assist in stock takes and checks.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Long load handling

Truck loading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Equipment checks

Job description

Join a practical and safety-focused yard team, operating a forklift to move long materials such as pipes and support efficient truck loading operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Handle and transport long loads, including pipes and similar materials.
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles accurately and safely.
• Position materials securely for storage, dispatch and collection.
• Complete routine equipment checks and report hazards or maintenance issues.
• Assist in stock takes and checks.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience handling long loads, particularly pipes.
• Experience loading trucks and securing materials safely.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Care and attention to detail when moving and positioning materials.