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 Hexham site, the Operator will perform a range of duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role with hours from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. There will be on-the-job training provided and excellent opportunities for career progression/multi skilling.
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Pay rate for this role is $33.14 per hour plus super.
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What you will be doing:
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- Operating forklifts to load and unload trucks and shipping containers
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- Performing manual handling tasks
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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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You will be rewarded with:
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- Permanent, full-time hours with job security
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- Team environment with strong safety culture
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- Career progression / multi skilling opportunities
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- Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
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- Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) available - 12 per year
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Primary Benefits:
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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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- Forklift licence and experience are essential
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- Experience in scrap recycling, construction 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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Why join us?
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We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic setting 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 environment 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.
📌 Forklift Operator OR Yard Hand (Hexham)
🏢 Gfg-Alliance
📍 Hexham
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