Forklift Operator / Yard Hand

About the role

This is a hands-on position combining forklift operation, loading and unloading (timber, sheet products & builders hardware), order preparation and general yard duties. You'll also assist customers collecting orders, so being helpful, approachable and able to communicate clearly is important.

Key responsibilities

• Operating a forklift safely and confidently within the yard & warehouse
• Loading and unloading suppliers/delivery trucks (non-covered area)
• Loading products into customer vehicles
• Picking, packing and preparing customer orders
• Checking products and quantities before orders leave the yard
• Receiving and putting away incoming stock
• Keeping the yard clean, organised and safe
• Assisting customers to locate and collect their products
• Completing general yard and manual handling duties
• Communicating with the team about orders, deliveries and priorities

About you

• A current Australian LF forklift licence
• Previous forklift operating experience (Combi lift highly regarded)
• Experience loading and unloading trucks or customer vehicles
• A strong commitment to safe working practices
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and consistent work ethic
• The ability to work well within a team
• The initiative to see what needs doing and get on with it
• Clear and respectful communication skills
• The ability to safely complete the manual handling requirements of a yard-based position

About us

Ozbuild Materials is an established Queensland timber and hardware supplier. We work hard, support one another and still enjoy having a laugh along the way.