Train in Dandenong | Move to Somerton | $35.00–$36.50 per hour
Are you an experienced forklift operator looking for consistent day-shift work with a growing logistics operation? You’ll initially train with the team at its Dandenong facility before moving to a new Somerton site, expected to open from 1 October. This is a great opportunity to get involved early and become part of the new operation.
Your shift
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift only
- Starting between 5:00 am and 6:00 am
- $35.00–$36.50 per hour
- Ongoing work
- Potential overtime
What you’ll be doing You’ll work in a fast-paced freight and linehaul environment where safety and efficiency are essential.
Your duties will include:
- Operating Toyota 2.5T and 3T counterbalance forklifts
- Loading and unloading linehaul trucks
- Moving palletised and general freight
- Loading trucks safely and efficiently
- Working within axle-weight and load-compliance requirements
- Occasionally unloading containers
- Regularly getting on and off the forklift
- Assisting with general warehouse duties
- Working with your team to meet daily loading targets
What you’ll bring
- A current LF Forklift Licence
- Strong counterbalance forklift experience
- Previous experience loading and unloading trucks
- Transport, freight, cross-dock or linehaul experience
- An understanding of axle weights and load compliance
- Confidence working in a busy warehouse
- A hands-on attitude—you’re happy to work off the forklift when required
- Reliable transport to both Dandenong and Somerton
- Availability for early-morning starts
- A reliable and safety-focused work ethic
- Willingness to complete a National Police Check
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Consistent Monday-to-Friday hours
- Ongoing employment
- Early starts and afternoon finishes
- Structured training in Dandenong
- Opportunity to join a new Somerton operation from the beginning
- Supportive and experienced team
If you have robust forklift skills and enjoy working in a busy freight setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your current résumé.
📌 Forklift Loader (Somerton)
🏢 H People
📍 Somerton
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