28 Nov
Drake International - Australia
City of Wollongong
Our client is Australia's only fully vertically integrated steel producer, transforming recycled scrap into high-quality long steel products. By partnering with householders, local government, mining, demolition, industrial and automotive recyclers, they deliver industry-leading recycling solutions nationwide.
Their Unanderra site, specialising in aluminium and copper recycling, is growing and now seeking experienced forklift drivers with high-reach abilities to support essential yard operations.
- 2 x Forklift Driver to work in the yard.
Day shifts run 7:30am to 3:30pm with regular overtime available. Join a team that truly prioritises safety, teamwork, and precision.
Key responsibilities
- Sorting through recycling bins onsite
- General yard work as required
- Operating high-reach forklifts
- Packing and preparing recycled products
- Adhering to strict safety procedures while operating equipment
- Repetitive manual handling, including heavy lifting and sorting raw materials
- Participating in competency-based training
- Maintenance and cleaning of the recycling yard
Essential Criteria
- Forklift license/ticket is essential
- Experience operating excavators is highly regarded
- A can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
- Strong physical fitness
- Comfortable with consistent manual handling of 20kg-25kg
- Reliable, self-motivated work ethic
- Ability to pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing
- Available Monday to Friday
- General warehouse experience
If this Forklift Operator role sounds like the chance you've been waiting for, please submit your resume for consideration via the APPLY button.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.
Right to Work
The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work in Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.
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📌 Forklift Operator - Metals Recycling Yard (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Drake International - Australia
📍 City of Wollongong
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