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General Hand / Forklift Operator

Location: Smithfield, NSW

Synergie has teamed up with a well known steel plating manufacturer in smithfield who is seeking a reliable and hardworking General Hand / Forklift Operator to join our busy production team in Smithfield. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a well-established Australian steel processing business, offering stable employment and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate forklifts to safely move steel products and materials throughout the workshop.
- Load and unload trucks efficiently and safely.
- Assist with picking, packing, and preparing customer orders.
- Perform general labouring duties as required.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Assist with the handling and processing of steel products.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work workplace.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
- Support production and warehouse teams to meet daily operational targets.

About You

- Current Forklift Licence (LF) – essential.
- Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or steel industry environment.
- Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks.
- Experience using hand and power tools.




- Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in the steel or manufacturing industry is highly regarded but not essential.
- Overhead Crane Licence (C6/C0) is advantageous but not required.

What We Offer

- Full-time, ongoing employment.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Stable work with a respected Australian steel processing company.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Friendly, team-oriented workplace.
- Opportunity for career progression.

If you're a motivated individual with forklift experience and enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.

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📌 General Hand forklift operator (Sydney)
🏢 Synergie Australia
📍 Sydney