Operator AM Shift Townsville

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location QLD - Townsville Northern QLD, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer offering secure employment, excellent culture, and genuine career progression.

What's on Offer:
  • Ongoing full-time hours with Monday to Friday rosters
  • Based In Bohle
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position
  • Day Shift available
  • Supportive team environment with a strong safety focus
  • Work for a nationally recognized manufacturing business
  • Long-term, stable employment within a growing industry
  • Rate of $34 p/h
Shift Times:
  • Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm
  • Friday 6am-12:00pm
The Opportunity Due to continued growth, our client is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Production Loaders to join their Townsville operation. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working with sheet metal and steel building products used across commercial and residential projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate forklifts to move steel coils, sheet metal and finished products throughout the facility
  • Load and unload trucks with steel roofing, walling and other oversized materials
  • Feed sheet metal into and out of production machinery and roll-forming lines
  • Apply adhesive coatings and protective films to finished products
  • Safely load steel coils onto mills and production equipment
  • Complete load restraint and strapping duties for transport
  • Operate gantry cranes (training provided)
  • Perform manual handling tasks and stand for extended periods throughout the shift
  • Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet daily targets
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
About You
  • Current LF Forklift Licence
  • Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, warehouse or steel environments
  • Comfortable handling long-length or non-standard materials
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Gantry crane experience highly regarded but not essential
  • Reliable, team-focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Essential Requirements
  • Current LF Forklift Licence
  • Previous experience loading steel, timber, piping, or oversized products
  • Experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, transport, yard, or warehouse environments
  • Understanding of load restraint and safe loading practices
  • Ability to work day shift
  • Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
  • Reliable transport and strong work ethic
Apply now or contact Declan Ries at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Email: declan.r@stellarrecruitment.com.au

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Who is hiring for the Operator AM Shift Townsville role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Operator AM Shift Townsville position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Operator AM Shift Townsville job located?
The Operator AM Shift Townsville role with Stellar Recruitment is based in QLD - Townsville Northern QLD, QLD, AU.
Is the Operator AM Shift Townsville role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Operator AM Shift Townsville role?
The Operator AM Shift Townsville position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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