22 Sep
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GForce Recruitment
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North Geelong
22 Sep
GForce Recruitment
North Geelong
Job Description
Salary: $33- $36 per hour + Super (depending on experience)
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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.
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We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Forklift Operator
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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.
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About the role
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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.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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- Safely operating forklifts to load, unload and move materials and finished goods
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- Coordinating inbound and outbound deliveries, receipting and dispatch
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- Managing warehouse and logistics workflows to ensure efficient operations
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- Completing manifests, load documentation and logistics paperwork
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- Coordinating deliveries and follow-up actions with internal teams and drivers
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- Scanning delivery dockets and maintaining accurate system records
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- Maintaining organised warehouse and logistics documentation
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- Coordinating with Packaging and Operations teams on deliveries and production requirements
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- Supporting accurate stock control and warehouse inventory management
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- Managing pallets and recording pallet movements
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- Using SAP, Excel to manage logistics activities
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- Maintaining high standards of forklift, traffic and warehouse safety
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- Supporting truck loading and unloading activities
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- Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency
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- Ensuring logistics records and documentation are accurate and up to date
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- Working collaboratively with internal teams, drivers and stakeholders
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- Taking ownership of day-to-day logistics operations and ensuring goods move safely and efficiently
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About you
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- Previous experience in logistics, warehousing
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- Current forklift licence with strong practical forklift experience
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- Experience loading and unloading trucks and managing warehouse movements
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- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
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- Confident using systems such as SAP, Excel
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- A strong understanding of warehouse, stock control and logistics processes
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- A proactive, safety-focused and solutions-oriented approach
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- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
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- Strong communication skills and confidence working with drivers and internal stakeholders
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- Willingness to learn and take ownership of day-to-day logistics operations
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Qualifications and experience
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- Current Forklift Licence - essential
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- Previous experience in logistics, warehousing
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- Experience loading and unloading trucks
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- Experience with warehouse and stock control processes
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- SAP and Excel experience highly regarded
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- Experience using logistics or inventory management systems
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- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
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- Good communication and organisational skills
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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About gforce
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gforce is a For-Purpose Community Organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people and communities.
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We are a full-service employment and recruitment organisation that seeks to assist all job seekers, participants and employers.
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Our team is passionate and skilled, and focus on an excellent customer experience.
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We have served some communities for over 40 years and for others we are building current relationships. We believe in being genuinely part of communities we serve and embracing a community-driven approach.
📌 Forklift Operator (North Geelong)
🏢 GForce Recruitment
📍 North Geelong