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Production Operators & Forklift Drivers - Day & Rotating Shifts
Contract Type:
Casual
Location:
Northgate, Queensland, Australia
Date Published:
10-Sep-2026
Salary:
$34.94 - $48.46 Hourly
AWX is currently seeking reliable, safety-focused Production Operators and Forklift Drivers to join a leading food and beverage manufacturing site producing juice and cordial products.
$34.94-$48.46 per hour - Temp-to-Perm Opportunities - Day & Rotating Shifts
We have multiple opportunities available across day shift and rotating afternoon/night shifts, with roles in Forklift Operations, Packaging, Pump Room and Mixing.
These positions offer consistent Monday-to-Friday work, weekly rosters, weekly pay, excellent earning potential once trained and signed off, and temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates.
Roles Available
Day Shift
• Forklift Operators
• Packaging Operators
• Pump Room Operators
Rotating Afternoon/Night Shift
• Forklift Operators
• Packaging Operators
• Pump Room Operators
• Mixing Operators
What's on Offer
Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
• 5:45AM - 2:30PM
• Training/base rate: $34.94 per hour
• Once trained and signed off: $39.15 - $42.14 per hour, depending on area/role
Rotating Afternoon & Night Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotates between afternoon and night shift every 3 weeks
• Afternoon: 2:15PM - 10:15PM
• Night: 10:00PM - 6:00AM
• Training/base rate: $40.18 per hour
• Once trained and signed off: $45.02 - $48.46 per hour, depending on area/role
You'll also receive:
• Weekly rosters
• Weekly pay
• Structured onsite training and role sign-off
• Ongoing, consistent Monday-to-Friday work
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
• Opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of production
The Roles
Depending on your experience and the position you are selected for, your duties may include:
Forklift Operator
• Operating forklifts safely within a busy manufacturing environment
• Moving raw materials and finished products
• Loading, unloading and general material movement
• Supporting production and warehouse operations as required
• Following all site safety and food manufacturing procedures
Packaging Operator
• Operating and monitoring packaging equipment
• Packing and preparing finished juice and cordial products
• Completing quality checks
• Replenishing packaging materials
• General production and manual handling duties
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
Pump Room Operator
• Supporting the movement and transfer of liquid products throughout the production process
• Operating and monitoring pumps and associated equipment
• Following production procedures and quality requirements
• Completing cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Maintaining high food safety and workplace safety standards
Mixing Operator
• Preparing and mixing products according to production requirements
• Measuring and handling ingredients
• Operating and monitoring mixing equipment
• Completing production and quality documentation
• Following strict food safety, hygiene and safety procedures
About You
We're looking for reliable team members who are comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
To be successful, you will ideally have:
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG experience
• A strong commitment to workplace and food safety
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to perform repetitive and manual handling tasks
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable transport and the ability to attend rostered shifts
• Current LF Forklift Licence for Forklift Operator positions
• Availability to work the required shift pattern for the position you apply for
Previous food or beverage manufacturing experience will be highly regarded; however, candidates with transferable manufacturing or production experience are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you're looking for ongoing work with the potential to go permanent, competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to build your skills within a large-scale manufacturing environment, click Apply Now and submit your application today.
Please click Apply , follow the prompts and someone from our recruitment team will reach out.
AWX is an Australia-wide labour hire and recruitment company backed by 20+ years of expertise. We connect great people with great employers across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, construction and agriculture.
$34.94-$48.46 per hour - Temp-to-Perm Opportunities - Day & Rotating Shifts
We have multiple opportunities available across day shift and rotating afternoon/night shifts, with roles in Forklift Operations, Packaging, Pump Room and Mixing.
These positions offer consistent Monday-to-Friday work, weekly rosters, weekly pay, excellent earning potential once trained and signed off, and temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates.
Roles Available
Day Shift
• Forklift Operators
• Packaging Operators
• Pump Room Operators
Rotating Afternoon/Night Shift
• Forklift Operators
• Packaging Operators
• Pump Room Operators
• Mixing Operators
What's on Offer
Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
• 5:45AM - 2:30PM
• Training/base rate: $34.94 per hour
• Once trained and signed off: $39.15 - $42.14 per hour, depending on area/role
Rotating Afternoon & Night Shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotates between afternoon and night shift every 3 weeks
• Afternoon: 2:15PM - 10:15PM
• Night: 10:00PM - 6:00AM
• Training/base rate: $40.18 per hour
• Once trained and signed off: $45.02 - $48.46 per hour, depending on area/role
You'll also receive:
• Weekly rosters
• Weekly pay
• Structured onsite training and role sign-off
• Ongoing, consistent Monday-to-Friday work
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
• Opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of production
The Roles
Depending on your experience and the position you are selected for, your duties may include:
Forklift Operator
• Operating forklifts safely within a busy manufacturing environment
• Moving raw materials and finished products
• Loading, unloading and general material movement
• Supporting production and warehouse operations as required
• Following all site safety and food manufacturing procedures
Packaging Operator
• Operating and monitoring packaging equipment
• Packing and preparing finished juice and cordial products
• Completing quality checks
• Replenishing packaging materials
• General production and manual handling duties
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
Pump Room Operator
• Supporting the movement and transfer of liquid products throughout the production process
• Operating and monitoring pumps and associated equipment
• Following production procedures and quality requirements
• Completing cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Maintaining high food safety and workplace safety standards
Mixing Operator
• Preparing and mixing products according to production requirements
• Measuring and handling ingredients
• Operating and monitoring mixing equipment
• Completing production and quality documentation
• Following strict food safety, hygiene and safety procedures
About You
We're looking for reliable team members who are comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
To be successful, you will ideally have:
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse or FMCG experience
• A strong commitment to workplace and food safety
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Ability to perform repetitive and manual handling tasks
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable transport and the ability to attend rostered shifts
• Current LF Forklift Licence for Forklift Operator positions
• Availability to work the required shift pattern for the position you apply for
Previous food or beverage manufacturing experience will be highly regarded; however, candidates with transferable manufacturing or production experience are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you're looking for ongoing work with the potential to go permanent, competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to build your skills within a large-scale manufacturing environment, click Apply Now and submit your application today.
Please click Apply , follow the prompts and someone from our recruitment team will reach out.
AWX is an Australia-wide labour hire and recruitment company backed by 20+ years of expertise. We connect great people with great employers across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, construction and agriculture.
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