Workfast is seeking a reliable and safety-focused

Forklift Operator

to join a leading construction materials manufacturing and distribution facility in

Nowra .

This role is set within a fast-paced yard and manufacturing environment handling heavy building supplies, precast products, and bulk raw materials. If you have solid counterbalance experience, a strong safety mindset, and want steady Monday to Friday work with attractive penalty rates, we want to hear from you.

What’s on Offer

Competitive Pay:

$34.57/hr base rate + penalty rates + superannuation

Balanced Schedule:

Consistent Monday to Friday roster with optional overtime available

Long-Term Stability:

Ongoing placement with clear pathways toward permanent employment

Safety-First Culture:

Modern, well-maintained machinery and a supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

Protected operation of high-capacity counterbalance forklifts across indoor and outdoor yard environments

Loading and unloading flatbeds, semi-trailers, and delivery vehicles with pallets, bulk bags, and heavy construction materials

Stacking, staging, and retrieving finished goods and raw materials for production lines

Completing daily pre-start inspections, routine machinery checks, and reporting maintenance needs

Performing yard organisation, stock counts,



and general housekeeping duties

Following all site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and load-restraint guidelines

Requirements

Valid SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence ( LF )

Demonstrated experience operating forklifts within heavy industrial, construction, manufacturing, or transport yards

Experience handling heavy, uneven, or bulk palletised loads safely

Availability to work standard Monday to Friday shifts

Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport to travel to site in Nowra

Strong commitment to zero-harm workplace safety standards

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and fitness-to-work assessment

Full, unrestricted Australian working rights

About us Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest and leading building companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. If you have anysupport or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.

📌 Forklift Operator (Nowra)
🏢 Workfast
📍 Nowra