Experienced Forklift Operators wanted for a rotating roster with excellent shift rates, consistent hours and ongoing work in Kurri Kurri.

Direct Personnel are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators/Production Workers to join a busy manufacturing facility based in Kurri Kurri.

This is a hands‑on role combining forklift operation with production duties. You’ll work across a rotating roster, including weekends, so we’re looking for candidates who enjoy variety, are adaptable across shifts and are ready to get stuck into a busy manufacturing environment.

Your Roster & Pay Rates You’ll rotate across day, afternoon and night shifts:

Day Shift: 6:30am to 3:00pm - $38.44/hr

Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm to 11:00pm - $43.82/hr

Night Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00am - $47.66/hr

Weekend shifts as required by the rotating roster

Applicable overtime and weekend penalties

What You’ll Be Doing:

Operating forklifts to move materials and products around site

Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently

Supporting day-to-day production and manufacturing operations





Moving materials between warehouse and production areas

Completing general production and labouring duties as required

Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe

What We Need from You:

Current LF Forklift Licence - essential

Previous forklift operating experience

Manufacturing or production experience highly regarded

Availability to rotate across day, afternoon and night shifts

Flexibility to work weekends as rostered

Physically fit and comfortable with hands‑on production work

Current Police Check or willingness to obtain

Reliable and punctual with a solid work ethic

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testFull Australian working rights What’s In It for You

Immediate start available

Full‑time rostered hours

Ongoing work currently covered until mid-October

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay through Direct Personnel

PPE provided

On‑site parking

At Direct Personnel, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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