Job Description

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

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Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Laverton site, the Excavator/Loader/Material Handler operators will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role offering regular overtime, plus site allowance, paid leave and a wellbeing allowance every year! There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression/multi skilling.

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What you will be doing:

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- Operating a Material Handler, Excavator and or Loader
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- Operating a forklift if/when ticketed
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- Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers
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- Loading scrap metal onto conveyor for processing through the shredder
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- Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
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- Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
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- Adhering to safety procedures at all times
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Pay rate - $44.97 per hour, plus super, plus 1% site allowance, plus $300 wellbeing allowance per year, plus regular overtime!

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You will be rewarded with:

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- Permanent, full-time hours and job security within a national organisation
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- Team environment with strong safety culture
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- Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
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- Full training and onboarding provided
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- Free annual health check, flu vaccination and in house counsellor for wellbeing support
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Primary Benefits:

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We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

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- Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
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- Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
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- Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
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What you will bring:

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- Experience operating a Material Handler, Excavator or Loader
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- Forklift ticket, desirable
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- Mobile shearing on an excavator advantageous
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- Experience in scrap recycling, civil construction, waste or manufacturing is highly advantageous
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- Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
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- Reliable and punctual with a safety focused and team oriented mindset
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We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

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- Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation's legacy.
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- Work well, live better - experience a safe, supportive and inclusive setting which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
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- Build their own future - grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.
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About us

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InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

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With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia's circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

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We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant

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📌 Excavator/Loader/Material Handler Operators (Williamstown)
🏢 Infrabuild
📍 Williamstown