Yard Coordinator / Forklift Operator – Hands-On Yard Leadership Role

We are looking for an energetic, switched-on Yard Coordinator / Forklift Operator to take a leading role in the day-to-day coordination of our busy scrap metal recycling facility.

This is not a role for someone who wants to sit in an office all day. You’ll be out in the yard, communicating constantly over two-way radio, coordinating truck movements, directing drivers and jumping on a forklift whenever required.

You’ll be one of the key people keeping the yard organised, safe and productive.

About the Role

Your day will involve:

- Coordinating incoming and outgoing truck movements throughout the yard
- Directing drivers to the correct loading, unloading and processing areas
- Communicating clearly and confidently using two-way radio
- Working closely with machine operators, truck drivers, weighbridge staff and management
- Operating forklifts to move, load and unload materials when required
- Monitoring traffic flow and preventing unnecessary congestion or delays
- Keeping loading and unloading areas organised and accessible
- Helping prioritise jobs when the yard becomes busy
- Maintaining solid housekeeping and safety standards across the site
- Identifying issues early and communicating them to the relevant people
- Being hands-on and helping the team wherever required

About You

You will need to be:





- An excellent communicator – particularly over two-way radio
- Confident giving clear instructions to truck drivers and operators
- Energetic, agile and comfortable being on your feet throughout the day
- Happy to regularly hop on and off a forklift as the operation requires
- Friendly, approachable and upbeat while still being able to take control when required
- Highly organised with good situational awareness
- Able to think quickly and prioritise multiple truck movements
- Safety focused and comfortable working around trucks and heavy machinery
- Reliable, punctual and willing to take ownership of the yard
- A team player who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty
- Ability to confidently use two-way radio communication
- Previous experience operating a forklift

Highly Regarded

- Experience in scrap metal, recycling, transport, logistics, warehousing or heavy industry
- Experience coordinating trucks or managing yard movements
- Experience working around heavy machinery

This is an important position within our yard. For the right person, there is an opportunity to take real ownership of the day-to-day yard operation and develop further as the business continues to grow.

If you’re energetic, confident, organised and enjoy being right in the middle of a busy operation, we want to hear from you.

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📌 Yard Coordinator / Forklift Operator – Hands-On Yard Leadership Role (Sydney)
🏢 Complete Metal Industries
📍 Sydney