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Forklift Operators – High Reach & Counterbalance

Contract Type:

Casual

Location:

Redbank Plains, Queensland, Australia

Date Published:

19-Oct-2026

Salary:

$34 - $42 Hourly
Forklift Operators | Ipswich & Western Suburbs Locations | Immediate Starts Available

Looking for ongoing forklift work with excellent pay rates, stable hours, overtime opportunities and working closer to home?

AWX is currently recruiting experienced and entry-level Forklift Operators for multiple warehouse, manufacturing and distribution sites across Brisbane's south side. Opportunities are available in Wacol, Richlands, Rocklea, Berrinba, Darra, Inala and surrounding areas , with day, afternoon, night and rotating shifts on offer.
Whether you're an experienced forklift operator, high reach driver, LO operator or looking to take the next step in your logistics career, we have a range of opportunities available with industry-leading employers.

Key Responsibilities
• Operating LF and LO forklifts safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers
• High reach forklift operation
• Receiving and dispatch duties
• Warehouse and stores operations
• General labouring and manual handling tasks
• Assisting production and manufacturing teams as required
• Maintaining a safe and organised work environment

What We're Looking For
• Current LF Forklift Licence
• LO Licence highly regarded for selected opportunities
• Previous experience operating forklifts within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environments
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

What's On Offer
• Immediate starts available
• Ongoing and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Competitive pay rates from $34.00 to $41.50+ per hour
• Day, afternoon, night and rotating shift options
• Monday to Friday rosters available
• Weekly pays
• Full-time hours with overtime opportunities
• Work across warehousing, manufacturing and logistics sectors

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We welcome applications from experienced Forklift Operators, High Reach Drivers, Production Workers, Labourers and Warehouse Operators. Candidates with backgrounds in warehousing, manufacturing, logistics or distribution are encouraged to apply.

Current Opportunities Include
• Forklift Operators
• LO Order Pickers
• High Reach Forklift Operators
• Warehouse Storepersons with Forklift Experience
• Container Unloaders / Forklift Operators
• Production Operators with Forklift Duties
• Forklift Drivers within Manufacturing Facilities
• Loading & Dispatch Forklift Operators
• Forklift driver with sideloader experience

About AWX:
AWX is an Australia-wide labour hire and recruitment company backed by 20 years of expertise. We offer flexible, short and long-term employment solutions spanning across industries including construction and civil, mining, food processing, manufacturing and landscaping. Our team of experienced and passionate recruitment specialists are committed to partnering with both clients and candidates to find the right job or candidate.
AWX is backed by PeopleIN, the largest ASX-listed talent solutions company in Australia and New Zealand.
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