- Company: Haynes
- Location: Mackay Region, Queensland
- Salary: A$83,200/yr
Haynes at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Haynes": 8,025 — search EDGAR
199 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300J4IS905EN0HR97, US) — via GLEIF
Haynes - Mackay Region, Queensland
Position Summary
The Production Operator (Forklift & Loader) position at Haynes in the Mackay Region of Queensland offers a full-time opportunity for skilled individuals. This role is part of Sime Industrial's workforce solutions and requires strong operational skills to support our industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and loaders efficiently within the production area.
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Assist in the handling, storage, and transportation of materials as required.
- Participate in regular maintenance and cleaning tasks related to equipment and work areas.
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age with a valid forklift license.
- Previous experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments is advantageous but not mandatory.
- A strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
More About Haynes
Haynes People, a recognized leader in recruitment and workforce solutions for over 25 years, provides fast and flexible staffing services. As part of the Sime Industrial family, we serve high-demand industrial and resource environments from our Brisbane head office and Mackay regional office. Our mission is to deliver reliable and efficient support to our clients.
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Working in Mackay Region, Queensland
🇦🇺 Relocation safety for Australia: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in Australia: 4.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Australia: $65,130 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Australia: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Australia: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Australia: 1,633 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Production occupations earn a national median of $42,591 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Production Operator (Forklift & Loader)
- Employer Haynes
- Location Mackay Region, Queensland
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) A$83,200/yr
- Posted July 22, 2026
- Apply by August 22, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (219 words)
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Typical work in Production Operator
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
- Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
- Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
- Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
- Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.
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