• Start: 18 November 2026
• $34.76 per hour + penalty rates and overtime
• Duration: Approx. 7 weeks
• $34.76 an hour + 12% super
• Work in a hands-on vineyard environment within Australia's agricultural industry
• Consistent seasonal work with a supportive, safety-focused team

The Role

We are seeking two experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy grape vineyard operation in Mundubbera, QLD.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in the agricultural industry during the grape season, supporting daily operations in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You'll be part of a hardworking team responsible for safely moving produce and materials while assisting with general packing shed duties.

The role involves physical work, extended shifts and outdoor conditions, including hot weather. A strong commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork is essential.

Key Responsibilities

You will play an important role in keeping vineyard and packing shed operations running efficiently. Your primary focus will be safe forklift operation, with additional general shed duties as required.

• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload pallets of grapes and other materials from trucks
• Move and stack pallets and materials within designated work areas
• Assist with packing grapes and preparing boxes for distribution
• Stack boxes and apply labels or stickers as required
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and supervisor instructions
• Support the team with other general packing shed tasks when forklift duties are completed

Benefits

• $34.76 per hour base rate, plus applicable penalties and overtime
• 7 weeks of seasonal employment, scheduled until 31 December 2026
• 55 hours per week, generally across 6 days, with shifts from 5:30am to 4:00pm
• Overtime rate of $48.67 per hour and public holiday rate of $62.57 per hour, where applicable
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy grape vineyard operation
• Work alongside an experienced, safety-focused agricultural team
• Enjoy a practical, varied role combining forklift operation and packing shed duties

Your Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• A current, valid forklift licence (LF)
• A current, valid translated international or Australian driver's license
• At least 1 year of forklift operating experience
• Experience loading, unloading and safely handling palletised goods
• Willingness to undertake general packing shed duties when required
• Ability to work long shifts and perform physical duties in hot weather
• Strong punctuality, reliability and a positive attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow workplace safety instructions
• A commitment to safe work practices and working cooperatively within a team

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.