Posted: 29/09/2025
Closing Date: 17/10/2025
**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Colac
Job Category: Assembly & Process Work
**AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!**
**AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.**
**Loader Operator - Log Grab (Afternoon Shift**s available)**
**Location: Colac, Victoria**
**Attractive roster structure**
We're currently seeking and experienced Loader Operator to join our team in Colac. This is a permanent full-time role on our afternoon shift:
- Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm t0 1:40am, 4 shifts per week with attractive shift loadings.
As a Loader Operator, you'll be responsible for unloading log trucks, operating loading equipment, and ensuring a steady supply of logs. It’s a hands-on role that suits someone with a proactive attitude and a strong focus on safety.
We're after individuals who can communicate well, work reliably within a team, and maintain a calm, positive approach while operating safely.
**To be successful, you’ll need**:
- A current Loader license (required)
- Previous experience in a similar role as a loader or a log grab operator
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Ability to work flexible hours at times
- Valuable communication and a team-first mindset
AKD offers a supportive culture and long-term employment with development opportunities.
**How to**:
Pre-employment medicals, including drug and alcohol screening and a functional capacity assessment, are required before commencement of employment.
**Applications close**: 22**nd** August 2025
📌 Loader Operator
🏢 Akd
📍 Colac