Production Machine Operator & Forklift Driver - Heavy Manufacturing Job Title:
Production Machine Operator / Forklift Driver
Location:
Coopers Plains, Brisbane QLD
Work Type:
Full-Time (Rotational Shifts)
Classification:
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics > Machine Operators
Rotational shifts (Day, Afternoon & Night Shifts)
Job Summary
We are seeking motivated, multi-skilled
Production Machine Operators / Forklift Drivers
to join a premier building products manufacturing facility based in
Coopers Plains . This dynamic role combines machine operation with hands-on forklift driving across a full
rotational shift schedule .
Key Responsibilities
Operating, monitoring, and adjusting high-speed continuous manufacturing machinery Operating LF Forklifts to feed raw materials onto production lines and clear finished stock
Staging, loading, and unloading heavy or oversized building materials across the yard and plant
Conducting quality assurance checks on raw materials and finished products
Performing basic mechanical troubleshooting, line clearances, and routine equipment maintenance
Adhering strictly to site Health, Safety & Workplace (HSE) standards and zero-harm protocols
What We're Looking For
Licence:
Current High Risk Work License (LF Class) is
essential
Flexibility:
Full availability to work a
rotational shift pattern
across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts
Experience:
Proven track record in machine operation and forklift driving within manufacturing, heavy industry, or warehouse environments
Aptitude:
Strong mechanical awareness with high attention to quality and detail
Safety Focus:
A proactive attitude toward workplace safety and hazard reporting
What's On Offer
Varied Work:
Diverse day-to-day duties split between plant operation and forklift work
Competitive Earnings:
Top-tier base rates plus generous rotational shift allowances
Stability & Growth:
Comprehensive job-specific training and long-term career progression with an industry leader