The benefits Start: ASAP $***** per hour + penalty rates Duration: Approx4-5 weeks Opportunity to build experience within the Australian cotton industry Operate forklifts, loaders and heavy machinery in a practical site environment Affordable accommodation close to site, with meals and Wi-Fi included Job description The Role Join a busy cotton ginning operation in Katherine, NT, as a Cotton Gin Loader Forklift Operator supporting the safe and efficient movement of cotton, materials and equipment across the site.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced agricultural environment where safety, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.
You'll operate forklifts and front-end loaders around gin machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment while helping keep daily operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities You'll play an important role in maintaining safe and efficient cotton gin operations, using forklifts and heavy machinery to move, load and position cotton and other materials.
You'll also complete routine equipment checks and work closely with the broader site team to maintain a safe working setting.
Safely operate forklifts in a busy industrial and agricultural environment Load and unload pallets, bales, bags and other materials Move and stack cotton bales as required Follow load limits, stability requirements and safe lifting practices Operate a front-end loader or similar heavy machinery Safely load, unload, move and position cotton modules Work safely around trucks, module haulers,



gin machinery and other heavy equipment Conduct daily pre-start checks on forklifts, loaders and other machinery Identify and report mechanical faults, damage and safety issues promptly Follow site safety procedures and support efficient cotton gin workflow Benefits $***** per hour + penalty rates Approximately 4-5 weeks of employment Approximately ***** hours per week Affordable accommodation close to site, with meals and Wi-Fi included Opportunity to build experience within the Australian cotton industry Work with forklifts, loaders and other heavy machinery in a practical, hands-on role Join a safety-focused team in a busy agricultural operation Your Skills Experience Current LF High Risk Work Licence (forklift) and driver's licence Forklift experience in an industrial or agricultural setting, including loading, unloading and stacking Front-end loader or similar heavy machinery experience Able to do pre-start checks, identify faults and carry out basic maintenance Safe operation around trucks, pedestrians and gin machinery, with a strong focus on WHS Works well in a busy team Choose Agri Labour Australia Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
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📌 Cotton Gin Loader & Forklift Operator - Katherine, Nt
🏢 Agri Labour
📍 Katherine