Loader Operator

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Log Grab Operator, to join our log sort team. Our emphasis is on finding the ‘right person’ to continue to build on our team and success-oriented culture. This position requires a licensed operator to work 38 hours per week between Monday and Friday on afternoon shift. This is permanent full-time position with shift loadings applied to this roster.

This position requires an experienced operator to unload log trucks, loading and unloading logs from our log sorter and ensuring our green mill is stocked with logs on a regular basis.

The right candidate will have great communication skills and a friendly nature, with proven experience maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors.

Hours of work are 3:30pm to 1:40pm, 4 shifts per week with the potential for overtime.

The successful applicant will have:

• Current Loader license is essential
• Forklift licence with experience on 5t to 16t forklifts is preferred, but not mandatory and can be provided
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and wellbeing
• Exceptional communication skills
• Positive and well composed attitude

If you have commitment, energy and are motivated to make a difference, please ‘Apply’ to apply online. For further information please email [email protected] or call Michael Swanson (Colac HR Manager) for a confidential conversation on (03) 5231 9100 5231 9100).

Note: Applications Close: 28th September 2026

Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.