Posted: 13/01/2026
Closing Date: 21/02/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Caboolture
Job Category: Manufacturing Transport & Logistics
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.
Job Description
We are after applicants that want to join a national business, be motivated to make a difference and be provided an opportunity to grow a career with AKD.
Day, afternoon or night shifts are available and attract applicable shift allowances. Our attractive roster allows you to work full-time hours across a 4 day week roster between Monday & Friday on the shift that suits your lifestyle amongst other rosters.
We have a number of different departments across our site which creates fantastic opportunities to learn a number of different roles.
Day shifts
* 5 day week: Hours 6am to 2pm (working a 7.6 hour shift)
* 4 day week: Hours 5am or 5:30am and finish 3pm or 3:30pm (working 9.5 hour shift)
Afternoon shifts (15% shift allowance)
* 5 day week: Hours 2pm to 10pm (working a 7.6 hour shift)
* 4 day week: Hours 3pm or 3:30pm and finish 1:30am or 2am (working 9.5 hour shift)
Night Shift (30% shift allowance)
5 day week: Hours 10:30pm to 6am (working a 7.6 hour shift)
These positions will suit a motivated applicant that is keen to grow within a large organisation and enjoys working in a high performing team.
Industrial Cleaning position (night):
* 5-day work week
* 7.6-hour shift
* Starts 10:30pm to 6:06am Monday to Friday (finishing on Saturday morning).
* A typical night shift will entail using an air pressure hose, removal of saw dust and small pieces of wood under machinery, bending and working in tight or low spaces.
* Cleaning of all plant and equipment in a safe and competent manner, as to minimise risk of injury to a person or damage to the plant and equipment
* This fixed nightshift role is a key part in the operations in ensuring a safe and efficient plant is maintained, supporting production operations to achieve designated goals
Key Duties & Responsibilities will include:
* Machine Operation
* Forklift operations where applicable to role
* Ensuring all quality specifications are met
* Reporting equipment faults
* Manual handling
* Wrapping and strapping of timber packs
The successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Reliability and flexibility
* Motivated and willing to grow
* Strong communication skills
* Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety
* Commitment to long term employment
* Forklift licence and experience is an advantage but not mandatory
Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, will be required.