Yardsman / Reo Machine Operator – Greensteel Yeppoon

Greensteel; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Locally owned

Community-focused company

Job summary

Greensteel in Yeppoon is seeking a reliable Yardsman / Reo Machine Operator to join our local team on a full‑time basis. You’ll work across the yard, warehouse, and reo processing area, operating cutting and bending machinery, forklifts, and assisting with stock control and dispatch.

Join a locally owned, community‑focused business that supports development and offers clear opportunities to grow across the operation.

Qualifications

• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport.
• Experience in reo processing, warehousing, steel, manufacturing or construction preferred but not essential; full training on reo machinery provided.
• HR licence and/or dogging ticket highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Cut and bend reinforcing bar to schedule using shears and benders.
• Process and handle mesh, bar and other reo products.
• Load and unload steel products safely and efficiently.
• Pick, prepare and check customer orders for dispatch.
• Operate forklifts and yard equipment safely.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing stock.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard and warehouse.
• Conduct basic equipment and machine checks and report faults or hazards.
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard as required.
• Work with team members to meet daily operational targets.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Physically fit

Safety-focused

Read reo schedules

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Tools

HR licence

Dogging ticket

Job description

Great Opportunity on the Beautiful Capricorn Coast!
Build Your Career with Greensteel

Greensteel is a 100% locally owned and operated business and Central Queensland’s premier steel supplier, with branches in Rockhampton, Emerald and Yeppoon.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a reliable and motivated Yardsman / Reo Machine Operator to join our Yeppoon branch on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a growing company that values its people, supports development, and offers real opportunities to grow and progress across all areas of the business.

About the Role

As a Yardsman / Reo Machine Operator at Greensteel, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the yard, warehouse and reo processing area. You’ll make sure steel products are processed, handled, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role involving operating reo cutting and bending machinery, forklift operation, loading and unloading trucks, order picking, and keeping the yard clean and organised.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut and bend reinforcing bar to schedule using shears and benders
• Process and handle mesh, bar and other reo products
• Load and unload steel products safely and efficiently
• Pick, prepare and check customer orders for dispatch
• Operate forklifts and yard equipment safely
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing stock
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised yard and warehouse
• Conduct basic equipment and machine checks and report faults or hazards
• Assist customers and drivers in the yard as required
• Work with team members to meet daily operational targets

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling
• Safety-focused with attention to detail
• Able to read reo schedules and measure accurately, or keen to learn
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable transport
• Experience in reo processing, warehousing, steel, manufacturing or construction preferred but not essential, as full training on reo machinery will be provided
• HR licence and/or dogging ticket highly regarded

Why Join Greensteel?

• Build a long-term career with Greensteel
• Opportunities to grow and progress across the business
• Locally owned, community-focused company