Forklift Driver

Production Machine Operator & Forklift Driver — Heavy Manufacturing

Job Title: Production Machine Operator / Forklift Driver

Location: Coopers Plains, Brisbane QLD

Work Type: Full-Time (Rotational Shifts)

Classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics > Machine Operators

Rotational shifts (Day, Afternoon & Night Shifts)

Job Summary

• We are seeking motivated, multi-skilled Production Machine Operators / Forklift Drivers to join a premier building products manufacturing facility based in Coopers Plains. This dynamic role combines machine operation with hands-on forklift driving across a full rotational shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting high-speed continuous manufacturing machinery Operating LF Forklifts to feed raw materials onto production lines and clear finished stock

• Staging, loading, and unloading heavy or oversized building materials across the yard and plant

• Conducting quality assurance checks on raw materials and finished products

• Performing basic mechanical troubleshooting, line clearances, and routine equipment maintenance

• Adhering strictly to site Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards and zero-harm protocols

What We’re Looking For

• Licence: Current High Risk Work License (LF Class) is essential

• Flexibility: Full availability to work a rotational shift pattern across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts

• Experience: Proven track record in machine operation and forklift driving within manufacturing, heavy industry, or warehouse environments

• Aptitude: Strong mechanical awareness with high attention to quality and detail

• Safety Focus: A proactive attitude toward workplace safety and hazard reporting

What’s On Offer

• Varied Work: Diverse day-to-day duties split between plant operation and forklift work

• Competitive Earnings: Top-tier base rates plus generous rotational shift allowances

• Stability & Growth: Comprehensive job-specific training and long-term career progression with an industry leader

Application Process

If you hold an LF licence and are available for rotational shift work, click APPLY to submit your resume today.
Any questions, please email taylah.gladdish@randstad.com.au