Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer offering secure employment, excellent culture, and genuine career progression.
What's on Offer:
Ongoing full-time hours with Monday to Friday rosters
Based In Bohle
Prospect to secure a permanent position
Day Shift available
Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus
Work for a nationally recognized manufacturing business
Long-term, stable employment within a growing industry
Rate of $34 p/h
Shift Times:
Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm
Friday 6am-12:00pm
The Opportunity Due to continued growth, our client is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Production Loaders to join their Townsville operation. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with sheet metal and steel building products used across commercial and residential projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
Feed sheet metal into and out of production machinery and roll-forming lines
Apply adhesive coatings and protective films to finished products
Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment




Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
Operate gantry cranes (training provided)
Perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
About You
Current LF Forklift Licence
Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
Comfortable handling long-length or non-standard materials
Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Gantry crane experience highly regarded but not essential
Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Essential Requirements
Current LF Forklift Licence
Previous experience loading steel, timber, piping, or oversized products
Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, yard, or warehouse environments
Understanding of load restraint and safe loading practices
Ability to work day shift
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Reliable transport and strong work ethic
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