Forklift Operator
Salary: $33- $36 per hour + Super (depending on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time Week Monday – Friday
gforce is an employment and recruitment leader, employing over 500 people weekly, including apprentices, trainees, school-based trainees and labour hire staff. We offer apprenticeship, recruitment and inclusive employment services.
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced
Forklift Operator
to join our client's team in
Geelong
. This is a key hands-on role responsible for supporting the day-to-day movement of materials and finished goods across the site, ensuring warehouse and logistics operations run safely and efficiently.
About the role
Working closely with the Logistics, Packaging and Operations teams, with a strong focus on forklift operations, loading and unloading trucks, stock movements and logistics administration. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on environment while also being confident working with systems, documentation and warehouse processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Safely operating forklifts to load, unload and move materials and finished goods
* Coordinating inbound and outbound deliveries, receipting and dispatch
* Managing warehouse and logistics workflows to ensure efficient operations
* Completing manifests, load documentation and logistics paperwork
* Coordinating deliveries and follow-up actions with internal teams and drivers
* Scanning delivery dockets and maintaining accurate system records
* Maintaining organised warehouse and logistics documentation
* Coordinating with Packaging and Operations teams on deliveries and production requirements
* Supporting accurate stock control and warehouse inventory management
* Managing pallets and recording pallet movements
* Using SAP, Excel to manage logistics activities
* Maintaining high standards of forklift, traffic and warehouse safety
* Supporting truck loading and unloading activities
* Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency




* Ensuring logistics records and documentation are accurate and up to date
* Working collaboratively with internal teams, drivers and stakeholders
* Taking ownership of day-to-day logistics operations and ensuring goods move safely and efficiently
About you
Previous experience in logistics, warehousing
* Current forklift licence with strong practical forklift experience
* Experience loading and unloading trucks and managing warehouse movements
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident using systems such as SAP, Excel
* A strong understanding of warehouse, stock control and logistics processes
* A proactive, safety-focused and solutions-oriented approach
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
* Strong communication skills and confidence working with drivers and internal stakeholders
* Willingness to learn and take ownership of day-to-day logistics operations
Qualifications and experience
Current Forklift Licence – essential
Previous experience in logistics, warehousing
Experience loading and unloading trucks
Strong forklift operating experience
Experience with warehouse and stock control processes
SAP and Excel experience highly regarded
Experience using logistics or inventory management systems
Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
Valuable communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
For a detailed position description or for more information,
email
About gforce
gforce is a For-Purpose Community Organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities.
We are a full-service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all job seekers, participants and employers.
Our team is passionate and skilled, and focus on an excellent customer experience.
We have served some communities for over 40 years and for others we are building new relationships. We believe in being genuinely part of communities we serve and embracing a community-driven approach.
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📌 Forklift Operator (Geelong)
🏢 Gforce Employment Solutions
📍 Geelong