Forklift Operator (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Lysaght business has multiple opportunities available for Forklift Operators to join the Transport team based in Archerfield, QLD. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. You will work with the team to load and unload steel products as they arrive and when they’re despatched to our customers. Using forklifts and other lifting equipment, you will move the products safely and accurately. There will also be some general warehousing duties to give your day variety.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate, plus applicable shift allowances and eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses.

Multiple opportunities are currently available across Day Shift, Afternoon Shift and Night Shift rosters:

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday (3:40am – 12:00pm), Friday (3:50am – 10:00am)

Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday (11:40am – 8:00pm), Friday (9:50am – 4:00pm)

Night Shift: Sunday to Wednesday (7:00pm – 3:20am), Thursday (7:00pm – 1:10am)

What Will You Do?

This diverse role will offer you variety each day, providing you with scope to showcase your skills that impacts the safety of our people as well as the quality of our products, your responsibilities will include:

• loading and unloading steel products from trucks
• operating forklifts and other plant equipment safely and efficiently
• conducting routine safety and equipment checks before and after use
• assisting with general warehouse duties to maintain a clean and organised workspace
• coordinating with team members and supervisors to meet production and despatch schedules

More About You

You are someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, thrives in a team environment, and understands the importance of working safely in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Reliable and dedicated, you are also keen to learn and develop yourself on the job. You will also bring:

• a current LF (Forklift) license prior to employment
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• experience in a similar operating environment
• good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others

What’s in it for you

• Permanent full-time position with consistent hours
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided - no need to purchase your own
• Free secure onsite parking and access to onsite physio
• Ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits including discounts on travel, vehicles, health, and more

Why BlueScope​

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​ At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.