Are you an experienced transport forklift operator who thrives in a quick-paced environment?
Our client is a privately owned and proudly independent leader in the Australian express freight industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking for experienced Forklift Operators to join their afternoon operations team in Melbourne's South East.
This isn't your average warehouse role. Every shift operates to strict linehaul deadlines, so you'll need to think quickly, work safely, and keep freight moving. If you've worked in transport before, you'll know exactly what to expect.
What's on offer?
- $40.61 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- Afternoon shift commencing at 4:00pm
- Predominately 4-hour shifts
- Regular overtime available
- Ongoing casual opportunity
- Supportive team with long-term opportunities
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Operating a Toyota 2.5T counterbalance forklift
- Unloading and loading linehaul trucks
- scanning freight and allocating pallets
- Putting away pallets into the correct freight bays
- Reading pallet labels accurately from the forklift without dismounting
- Working to strict dispatch deadlines
- General warehouse housekeeping
- checking sort code book efficiently to ensure accurate placement of pallets
What You'll Need
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Previous transport or express freight experience is essential
- Experience operating a Toyota 2.5T counterbalance forklift
- Experience with 1.9m forklift tines (long tines)
- Strong experience loading and unloading semi-trailers and B-double trailers
- Excellent eyesight and attention to detail, with the ability to accurately read freight labels while operating the forklift
- Strong understanding of freight staging and pallet placement into the correct dispatch bays
- Experience using RF scanners
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
- Ability to work well within a team while maintaining safety and productivity
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for operators who understand the transport industry and enjoy working under pressure. This is a high-volume operation where every minute counts, so reliability, accuracy and efficiency are critical.
If you're looking for a role where your transport experience is genuinely valued and you're ready to join a busy operation with excellent hourly rates, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that we will not be contacting people who are looking for an entry point into the transport industry this role is for experienced operators.