We are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver with proven experience handling fabricated steel and structural steel products to join our client’s operations.

IMPORTANT – STEEL HANDLING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This is NOT a warehouse pallet-moving position.

We are ONLY looking for forklift operators who have previous experience working in a steel yard, steel fabrication facility, structural steel setting, or corrosion protection yard.

You must be confident and experienced in safely handling large, long, heavy and irregularly shaped steel products, including:

- Structural steel beams and columns
- Steel pipes
- Fabricated steel components
- Steel sections from approximately 1 metre to 18+ metres long
- Tanks and large steel structures
- Frames and fabricated assemblies
- Long and awkward steel loads
- Other oversized fabricated steel products

Applicants whose forklift experience is limited to moving pallets, cartons, general warehouse stock or standard loads will not be suitable for this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely operate forklifts to move fabricated and structural steel around the yard and facility
- Load and unload steel products from trucks and trailers
- Move long steel beams, columns, pipes, tanks and fabricated structures
- Position steel accurately in designated storage and work areas
- Safely manoeuvre oversized and irregular loads in confined areas
- Assist with loading steel for dispatch and delivery
- Work closely with crane operators, welders, fabricators and yard personnel




- Conduct pre-start inspections and report any equipment issues
- Follow site safety procedures and manual handling requirements
- Ensure steel products are secured and handled safely during movement
- Maintain a clean and organised work area

What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have:
- Proven forklift experience handling fabricated/structural steel
- Previous experience in a steel yard, fabrication yard, corrosion protection yard or similar environment
- Experience handling long steel products, including beams and columns up to 18+ metres
- Experience moving heavy, oversized and irregularly shaped loads
- Strong understanding of forklift stability and safe load handling
- Ability to work safely around other mobile plant and workers
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Current Australian Forklift Licence (LF)

Highly Desirable
- Experience in structural steel fabrication
- Experience in a corrosion protection/blasting and painting facility
- Experience loading/unloading steel transport vehicles
- Experience working around cranes and lifting equipment
- Dogging or rigging experience
- Experience handling oversized or project-based steel components

We specifically require someone who has physically handled fabricated and structural steel in a steel yard, fabrication facility or corrosion protection environment. Pay: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Forklift Driver (Newcastle)
🏢 Middlemind Services
📍 Newcastle