Plant Operator / Machine Operator / Forklift Operator

  • Lonsdale
  • Temporary
  • Tue Oct 13 00:32:13 2026
  • 78399

Job Title: Machine Operator / Forklift Operator

Location: Lonsdale, SA

Rate: Au$ 33 per hour

Shifts: Day (6:00AM - 2:06PM) | Afternoon (2:00PM - 10:06PM)

Days: Monday to Friday

Casual Ongoing Opportunity





We are seeking reliable and motivated Plant Operators / Machine Operators / Forklift Operators to join their manufacturing team in Lonsdale. This is an ongoing opportunity with a leading Australian carpet manufacturer, offering stable employment and immediate starts for suitable candidates.

Duties include:

  • Loading yarn and materials into carpet tufting machinery
  • Setting up and operating carpet manufacturing equipment
  • Operating a forklift to move raw materials and finished products
  • Recording and monitoring production data
  • Maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
  • Assisting with general production and material handling duties


To be successful, you will have:

  • Current LF Forklift Licence
  • Previous machine operating and/or forklift experience
  • Experience in carpet manufacturing, textile production, or similar machinery highly regarded but not essential
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and stand for extended periods
  • Ability to regularly lift min 5kg
  • Flexible attitude toward overtime and additional hours when required


Reliable work ethic and strong focus on workplace safety


If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for the Machine Operator / Forklift Operator role. Join our team and be a part of creating high-quality carpets for our customers.


Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.