At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts and handle steel products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Leading Australian steel manufacturer with a strong safety focus.
- Benefits: Secure employment, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with ongoing full-time hours and potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work with innovative materials in a growing industry.
- Qualifications: Current LF Forklift Licence and experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 22 $ per hour.
Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer offering secure employment, excellent culture, and genuine career progression.
- What's On Offer
- Ongoing full-time hours with Monday to Friday rosters
- Based In Bohle
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
- Day Shift available
- Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus
- Work for a nationally recognized manufacturing business
- Long-term, stable employment within a growing industry
- Rate of $34 p/h
Shift Times
- Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm
- Friday 6am-12:00pm
The Opportunity Due to continued growth, our client is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Production Loaders to join their Townsville operation.
This is a hands on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with sheet metal and steel building products used across commercial and residential projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
- Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
- Feed sheet metal into and out of production machinery and roll-forming lines
- Apply adhesive coatings and protective films to finished products
- Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment
- Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
- Operate gantry cranes (training provided)
- Perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
About You
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
- Comfortable handling long-length or non-standard materials
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Gantry crane experience highly regarded but not essential
- Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Essential Requirements
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Previous experience loading steel, timber, piping, or oversized products
- Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, yard, or warehouse environments
- Understanding of load restraint and safe loading practices
- Ability to work day shift
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Reliable transport and strong work ethic
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Machine Operator/ Labourer employer: Stellar Recruitment
Stellar Maintenance is an exceptional employer, offering long-term roles for HD Mechanics and Fitters in the thriving mining sector of Western Australia. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that values teamwork and safety. Our competitive benefits package and focus on work-life balance make us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic industry.
