Yardperson

Workpac Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Mon-Fri roster

Immediate start

5 months contract

Job summary

WorkPac Group in Townsville, QLD, is seeking a hands-on casual Warehouse/Yard Operator. The role covers general warehousing, yard duties and forklift operation in an outdoors setting. Roster is Monday to Friday with a casual contract, starting immediately for about five months at $35.00 per hour plus penalties. A current forklift licence is mandatory, and safety and teamwork are essential. This is a real opportunity with a well‑established construction equipment provider.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence mandatory.
• Experience in warehousing, yard work or stores desirable.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and competently.
• Able to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehousing and yard duties.
• Operate a forklift to move and organise materials.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Complete manual handling tasks.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.
• Assist with stock and equipment movement.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehousing

Manual handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety first

Punctual

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Townsville, QLD
Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour + penalties
Roster: Monday to Friday
Duration: Approximately 5 months
Employment Type: Casual
Start Date: Immediately

About the Role

This role involves general warehousing and yard duties, manual handling, forklift operation and working outdoors. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and assisting with the movement, handling and organisation of materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general warehousing and yard duties.
• Operate a forklift to move and organise materials.
• Load and unload deliveries.
• Complete manual handling tasks.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard.
• Assist with stock and equipment movement.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

What's in It for You?

• $35.00 per hour.
• Monday to Friday roster.
• Approximately 5 months of work.
• Opportunity to gain experience with a well-established construction equipment provider.
• Hands-on role in a supportive team environment.

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Forklift Licence mandatory.
• Previous experience in warehousing, yard work or stores desirable.
• Confidence operating a forklift safely and competently.
• Ability to undertake repetitive manual handling tasks.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

About Our Client

Our Client is a leading provider of formwork, scaffolding, shoring and safety systems. With almost 100 years of industry experience, they support major construction projects worldwide, specialising in solutions for complex and large-scale structures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.