Forklift Operator

Duty Statement – Forklift Operator 

Atherton Tableland Air Service is an Aerial Application company based at the Atherton and Mareeba Aerodromes.  We operate piston and turbine powered fixed-wing aerial application aircraft servicing the agricultural industry in Far North Queensland. 

1. Key Duties

Ground Support:

To provide daily ground support to aerial application aircraft including:

• Loading agricultural products including chemicals, fertilisers and seed into solids loaders and aircraft using designated forklifts and lifting equipment
• Towing company aircraft using designated forklifts
• Loading and unloading trucks and other vehicles using designated forklifts
• Storing products safely in pallet racking 
• Refuelling aircraft 
• Keeping work areas such as hanger, chemical sheds, loading pad, vehicles and surrounding grounds clean and tidy.
• Inspecting and controlling forklift and ground support equipment to identify wear and damage
• Servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments to forklifts and ground support equipment
• Keeping accurate records of all agricultural chemicals loaded into the aircraft.

General Duties:

• Assisting with daily business operations, including answering company telephone, receiving goods inwards, taking bookings; and
• Preparing vehicles, loading equipment and fuel for off-base operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Vehicle licence (Essential)
• Forklift licence (Essential)
• Medium or Heavy Rigid Licence (highly desirable or willing to obtain) 
• 2 years Full Time work experience in a similar role, or
• A Certificate II or III qualification or at least one year of relevant experience
• Aerial Application of Australia Spraysafe Loader/Mixer Accreditation (highly desirable or willing to obtain)

Personal Attributes Required for the role:

• The ability to think on your feet and manage workloads, especially when working under pressure 
• The ability to communicate clearly in a small team environment and take instructions on the run
• Preparedness to work flexible hours.  Weekends, early starts and late finishes are required on a shared roster, especially during peak periods.  Applicants must be prepared to work 7 days a week.  
• Be prepared to work away from home base during peak periods including remote work on stations in Western Qld
• Be physically fit as heavy lifting is required
• Prepared to work safely around running aircraft
• Prepared to undergo Pre-employment medical and Drug and Alcohol testing 

Employment Conditions

• The position is Full Time in accordance with the Pastoral Award 2020.
• The salary is a minimum of $70,000 per annum.