Posted 10d ago

Yard Hand / Forklift Operator

ARG Workforce Northern Suburbs Brisbane QLD

Temporary Casual/Holiday
Base pay Above avg.
$35 - $40/hr
$38 + pens + OT

Key points we found

  • Work with a small team handling structural steel in a busy yard space.
  • Operate overhead cranes and various forklifts for loading and unloading.
  • Ensure yard cleanliness and accuracy of material logs.

Work with a small team of operators in a busy yard space. You will be responsible for handling various types of structural steel in a safe and efficient manner using overhead cranes, counterbalance and side loading forklifts. The position is both a mixed indoor and outdoor role. 

  • Pick and stage structural steel products for dispatch
  • Checking material logs to ensure accuracy of orders
  • Operate counterbalance and side loading forklifts
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Moving of steel products into and out of racking (up to 20m long)
  • Ensuring yard stays tidy

Hours 
5/6am - 2:30 are the general shift start and finish times

About you:

  • Proven experience dealing with ugly freight - steel, wood etc. - most of these products are not straight or palletised. 
  • VALID FORKLIFT TICKET IS A MUST
  • Experience with side loading/multi directional forklifts a plus
  • comfortable working outside
  • Team player attirude
  • Adaptable to new procedures and environments

What's in it for you?

  • Temp to Perm position
  • Competitive $38 per hour plus penalties on overtime
  • Small and well run team
  • Career development

If you feel you meet the requirements for this role, please apply now!
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Matt Gustar - ARG Workforce

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Skills
Adaptable
Forklift
Material Handling
Outdoor Work
Overhead Crane
Safety Awareness
Side Loading Forklifts
Teamwork

Licenses & certifications
Forklift Ticket

Perks & benefits
Career development
Competitive pay with overtime penalties

More details
Expiring date
9 Jul 2026
Date posted
9 Jun 2026
Category
Transport & Logistics
Occupation
Equipment, Forklift & Crane
Contract type
Temporary
Work type
Casual/Holiday
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Sector
Privately held company
Company size
11 to 50

ARG Workforce

Privately held company
11 to 50
Company size

ARG Workforce is a 100% Australian-owned and operated recruitment agency, committed to connecting job seekers with exciting career opportunities across a wide range of industries. Whether you're looking for permanent, temporary, or labour hire positions, we specialise in matching candidates with the right roles that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.

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Pay insights
Market average based on all Forklift Operator jobs in Brisbane QLD
Above avg. range
$35 - $40/hr
Market average
$33/hr
$30 - $32/hr
105 jobs
$32 - $34/hr
7 jobs
$34 - $36/hr
65 jobs
$36 - $37/hr
0 jobs
$37 - $39/hr
2 jobs
$33/hr
Market average
$30/hr
$40/hr
This job pays above average

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