AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are looking for a committed, experienced and skilled forklift driver to join our Despatch team on day shift. This is a great prospect to work in a highly skilled department based at our Caboolture sawmill.

The tasks required for this position are loading of finished timber packs onto trailers for distribution to our customers.

This position is also to ensure that all packs picked for a load are correctly scanned, and all paperwork is filled out accurately.





We also require the successful applicant to locate and ‘dig out’ packs of finished timber product according to required load sheets.

This is a full-time position, working 38 hours per week with ideal roster being Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2.06pm.

Commencement on level 4 with career progression to Level 5 (~$32 to ~$34 per hour)

The successful applicant will have:

- A current forklift license
- Strong forklift competencies, skills and experience
- Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work alone and unsupervised
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and wellbeing

Desirable knowledge but not required:

- Knowledge of transport regulations for heavy vehicles.
- Knowledge/experience of heavy vehicle load placement.
- Familiar with ‘Chain of Responsibility’ legislation.

If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference, please apply

📌 Forklift Driver (Despatch - Timber/Sawmill) (Caboolture)
🏢 AKD Softwoods
📍 Caboolture