Forklift Driver - Counterbalance | Morning Shift

MployHR is a wholly owned Australian labour hire, recruitment, and HR business with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Our Client

Shift

Monday to Friday

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Day Shift)

Pay Rate

$38.69 per hour + Superannuation

Duties and Responsibilities

- Operate a counterbalance forklift
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Move raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the warehouse
- and production areas
- Perform RF scanning, receiving, dispatching, stock checks, inspections, and required
- Maintain housekeeping and warehouse cleanliness standards
- Work across different temperature-controlled environments, including ambient and freezer areas
- Regularly move goods into freezer rooms throughout the shift
- Load approximately 3–4 freezer trucks per shift, with freezer exposure limited to a maximum of 1 hour per truck load
- Work comfortably in temperatures as low as -22°C (freezer jackets provided; candidates are encouraged to bring their own jackets. Safety boots are not provided)
- Work independently and efficiently once trained




- Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and perform well in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail
- Utilise sound computer, numeracy, and literacy skills in daily operation

Experience & Requirements

- Minimum 2 years' experience operating counterbalance forklifts
- Experience in warehouse operations, including receipting, dispatch, RF scanning, stock control, and inventory movements
- Experience within food manufacturing environments is highly regarded but not essential
- Valid forklift licence
- Own reliable transport
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training
- Solid work ethic with a positive and proactive attitude
- Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing operational demands
- Flexible availability to work across day, afternoon, and night shifts, including on-call work when required
- Willingness to work overtime, cover absences, and work weekends when required.

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📌 Forklift Driver - Counterbalance | Morning Shift (City of Hume)
🏢 Mploy HR Group
📍 City of Hume