Yardhand / Forklift Operator

Workfast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced forklift operator for a busy building supplies yard in Kings Park, NSW. You will operate a forklift with a valid ticket, load and unload scaffolding, and prepare components for dispatch while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role offers full-time hours, a stable schedule, and opportunity to advance within a large national supplier. Requirements include 2+ years forklift experience, ability to lift 20 kg, and Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 yrs experience using forklift and able to lift 20kg unaided.
• Valid forklift ticket.
• Previous scaffold experience or knowledge with a basic scaffold ticket is desirable.
• 1-2 years experience within a scaffolding or other yard environment using a forklift constantly.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and loading scaffolding.
• Preparing scaffold components to go out against gear lists.
• Reporting any damaged components to your supervisor.
• General maintenance on scaffolding.
• Picking orders.
• Unloading and loading containers.
• General yard labouring duties and manual labour.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift ticket

Scaffold knowledge

Counting

Driver's license

Australian work rights

Job description

Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all 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. We are currently seeking an experienced forklift operator, with a valid forklift ticket and a minimum of 2 years experience to work in a building supplies yard, based in Kings Park, NSW.

About the role:

• $37.50 per hour + super on all hours
• Full-time hours Monday to Friday (usually 0700AM - 330PM daily)
• Work with a massive national supplier of scaffolding!
• Temp - perm full time employment opportunity for the right candidate, with the company within 3 months
• Preparing scaffold components to go out against gear lists
• Unloading and loading Scaffolding
• Reporting any damaged components to your supervisor
• General maintenance on scaffolding
• Picking orders
• Unloading and loading containers
• General yard labouring duties and manual labour

Skills & Experience Required:

• Must have 2 yrs experience using forklift and able to lift 20kg unaided
• Valid forklift ticket
• Previous scaffold experience or knowledge with a basic scaffold ticket is desirable
• 1-2 years experience within a scaffolding or other yard environment using a forklift constantly
• Good counting skills
• Full Australian working rights (resident or citizen)
• Own transport and drivers licence

  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.

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