Operator

Join a team that places a strong emphasis on safety and has a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes. You'll benefit from the guidance and support of experienced operators who will ensure your success within the company. Based at our East Maitland site, this role is on day shift and hours are from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay rate: $31.77 per hour, overtime is paid at penalty rates

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Loading and unloading trucks
• Operating forklifts and performing manual handling tasks
• Maintaining cleanliness of the yard and operational areas
• Conducting daily safety checks and safely operating forklifts
• Always adhering to safety procedures

Our ideal candidate values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement and is comfortable working at a steady pace to contribute to the team's success.

Key requirements:

• A high risk forklift license/ticket
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
• A positive mindset with a general willingness to learn
• Passion for working as part of a collaborative team

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

InfraBuild is Australia's leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Our Recycling business is an industry leader in the supply of processed ferrous scrap (steel) products for the electric arc furnaces at our domestic steel mills in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have an extensive non-ferrous business that supplies both domestic and international markets with high quality products for recycling. Our 26 sites contribute around 1.4 million tonnes of recycled metals annually into our steelmaking operations.

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it\'s expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia\'s tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.