Packaging Machine Operators and Forklift Operators

Bundaberg Sugar Ltd

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Bundaberg East, QLD Until 9/22/2026 First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Packaging Machine Operators and Forklift Operators

Casual rates from $40.31 per hour, plus shift loadings and overtime

Bundaberg Sugar is seeking several experienced Packaging Machine and Forklift Operators to join our Packaging Plant in East Bundaberg.

These are casual positions with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time employment.

What we offer

  • Casual base rate of $40.31 per hour
  • Approximately $45–$47 per hour for shift work
  • Approximately $60–$80 per hour for overtime
  • A structured four-week rotating roster
  • Opportunities for permanent full-time employment
  • Stable local work with an established Bundaberg employer

The role

Depending on the position, you will operate packaging machinery or forklifts, undertake quality checks, load and unload trucks, or move and stack stock safely and efficiently.

The roster includes 8-hour and 12-hour day, afternoon and night shifts, including two weekends in every four.

What you’ll need

  • Experience operating packaging machinery or forklifts in a production, manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Current Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF) for Forklift Operator positions
  • Ability to work safely and meet production requirements
  • Current driver’s licence
  • Availability for rotating shift work

Apply now

Submit your resume to be considered. All applicants will receive an update on the outcome of their application.

Bundaberg Sugar is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

About this role

Summary

Operate packaging machinery or forklifts, perform quality checks, load/unload trucks, work rotating shifts

Job title

Packaging Machine Operators and Forklift Operators

Experience level

experienced

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Bundaberg East, QLD; remote not allowed

Salary

Casual rates from $40.31 per hour, plus shift loadings and overtime

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operating packaging machineryforkliftscurrent Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF)driver’s licence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

packaging machineryforklifts
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bundaberg East QLD 4670, Australia

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