Roster: Monday to Friday | 6.00am to 2.00pm

Employment Type: Initial 3-month casual duration with the potential to move to permanent direct with client

Duties & responsibilities

- Operate a forklift to move and dispose of waste materials as required
- Sort materials (e.g. paper and plastic) and load into appropriate containers
- Assist with weighbridge operations, including basic computer use and communication
- Use radios and messaging platforms (e.g. WhatsApp) to communicate with the team
- Complete basic paperwork and maintain accurate records
- Operate equipment such as a baler when required
- Maintain clean work areas, including indoor and outdoor spaces
- Support safe, efficient site operations and deliver positive customer service

Skills & experience:

- Minimum 6 months’ forklift experience and current forklift licence
- Current driver’s licence (Class C – AUS / Class 1 – NZ minimum)
- Confident with basic computer use and communication tools
- Reliable with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- Comfortable performing repetitive, hands-on tasks




- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated and able to follow instructions
- Experience using weighbridge software (desirable)
- Background in the waste management industry (desirable)

About the company
Category 5 Labour Management is an Australian owned success story, a leading provider of full-service labour management solutions, supporting the local communities in which we operate and the people within them.

How to apply
Click APPLY or for a confidential discussion please contact Beth at [email protected]

With our commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, we strongly encourage Female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

- Attractive hourly rate: $37.08/hr + Super + Penalties
- Industry-leading training and a strong safety-first culture
- Potential for permanency for the right candidate!

Location
Sydney

Classification
Labourer

Work Type
Contract or Temp

Posted
Wednesday 08 July, 2026

📌 Forklift Operator/Labourer (Sydney)
🏢 Category5
📍 Sydney