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Yard Hand / Forklift Operator

Posted 28/05/2026
Closes 11/06/2026

Yarra Valley & High Country, Kilsyth, Victoria

Full time

Not specified

Are you an experienced Yard Hand / Forklift Operator with a safety-first mindset and a strong work ethic? Do you take pride in efficiency, attention to detail, and supporting a smooth operational and logistics flow? SmartFrame by Tilling is seeking highly capable Yard Hand / Forklift Operator to join our Kilsyth team in a full-time capacity.

We’re looking for a skilled and responsible labourer with experience handling timber or bulky materials in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The right candidate will understand the importance of safety, accurate picking, and supporting our transport and despatch functions to the highest standard.

About Us:

SmartFrame by Tilling is one of Australia’s largest timber wholesalers and importers, proudly established in 1963 by the current owners. With over six decades of expertise, we’ve grown to become a national leader in engineered wood products, supplying premium solutions to the residential, commercial, and industrial building sectors.

Our head office is based in Kilsyth, Victoria, with branch operations in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. We are deeply committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional value to our customers. As a forward-thinking business, we’re constantly investing in technology, people, and process improvement.

We foster a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have an impressive track record of developing talent from within. Many of our leaders began their careers in operational or junior roles and have progressed through the business. We provide a stable and supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, upskill, and contribute meaningfully to our continued success.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Picking orders

  • Packing, wrapping and strapping timber orders

  • Moving stock and other yard duties as required

  • Use of chainsaw / Drop saw / Docker saw

  • Re-wrapping and sorting through packs of timber

  • General housekeeping to keep the yard tidy

  • Use of handheld tablets & PC with basic data entry

  • Sound understanding of WH&S practices

  • Adhering to company policies

Behavioural Competencies /Expectations:

  • Must be physically fit with the ability to undertake manual handling activities

  • Forklift license (Advantageous) 

  • Ability to follow operating procedures

  • Ability to follow directions from supervisors and Management

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

  • Basic abilities to read and write

  • Willingness to learn, improve, and adapt

  • Ability to understand and perform picking duties using paper and paperless systems (handheld devices)

A Pre-employment medical will be required (including a drug screen).  

A reasonable level of fitness with a strong and committed work ethic is required for this role.

SmartFrame by Tilling is an equal-opportunity employer.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Previous applicants need not apply - only genuine job seekers will be considered.

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