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