Job Description
Labourer / Forklift Operator - Timber Mill | Fyshwick
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Programmed Skilled Workforce are looking for reliable, hardworking Labourers with a forklift licence to join a busy timber mill in Fyshwick.
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If you're someone who likes keeping busy, doesn't mind getting your hands dirty and enjoys seeing a solid day's work behind you, this could be the role for you!
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This is an ongoing casual opportunity offering full-time hours (38 per week), with the potential for long-term work and permanency for the right person.
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About the Role
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You'll be part of a fast-paced timber production team, helping manufacture timber battens and keeping the yard and production areas running smoothly.
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No two days are exactly the same, and there's plenty to keep you moving!
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What You'll Be Doing
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Operating a forklift to safely move timber products around site
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Assisting with production line duties
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Stacking, sorting and strapping timber
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Manual handling and repetitive lifting
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Keeping the work area clean, tidy and safe
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Supporting the yard and dispatch teams when needed
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Working as part of a team to keep production moving
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What We're Looking For
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To be successful, you'll have:
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Current Forklift Licence - essential
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Timber mill or manufacturing experience is highly regarded, but not essential
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Experience in a hands-on, physical role is an advantage
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A solid commitment to workplace health and safety
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The fitness and ability to work in a physically demanding role
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Reliable transport and a great work ethic
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A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
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Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
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No timber mill experience? No worries! If you've got a forklift licence, a good attitude and are ready to work hard, we want to hear from you. Full training will be provided on the job.
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What's In It For You?
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38 hours per week
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Monday to Friday, Dayshift hours.
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Ongoing casual work with potential for permanency
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Weekly pay
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Supportive team environment
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Bonus opportunity most weeks! You can earn an additional bonus when production is running at the required pace - although, like any production-based bonus, it may not be available when production is down or slow.
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So if you're looking for steady hours, decent work and the chance to boost your pay most weeks, this is worth checking out!
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If you're a hands-on worker who enjoys staying busy and wants consistent work in a stable environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Who We Are
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As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
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At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

📌 Labourers - Capital Battens - Fyshwick (Canberra)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Canberra