Forklift Operator - Counterbalance & Reach Experienced Forklift Operators (Counterbalance and/orHigh Reach)

Truganina VIC Day & Afternoon Shifts Available Monday to Friday | Ongoing Opportunities

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join a busy cold storage facility based in Truganina. These positions offer ongoing work for the right candidates across both day and afternoon shifts.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse setting where successful applicants will be expected to work both on and off the forklift and assist with general warehouse duties when required. We are looking for operators who are confident, competent, resilient, and able to maintain accuracy and productivity under pressure.

About the Facility

Freezer environment operating at -26°C

Chiller environment operating at 0°C

Candidates must supply their own freezer gear

Physically demanding role involving repetitive manual handling

Key Responsibilities

Operating Counterbalance and High Reach forklifts

Operating Crown joystick MHE

Operating tuggers

RF scanning and inventory management

Loading and unloading trucks

Putaways, replenishments and stock movements

Picking and packing orders

Manual handling and general warehouse labouring duties

Following all site safety and operational procedures

Essential Requirements

Current LF Forklift Licence

Proven Counterbalance and High Reach experience





Experience operating Crown joystick forklifts (preferred)

Experience operating tuggers

Experience using RF scan guns

Previous cold storage experience highly regarded

Ability to perform manual labour and repetitive lifting

Strong safety focus and attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Resilient attitude and ability to handle a demanding workplace professionally

Must provide your own freezer gear

Must be able to pass a police check

Reliable transport and full working rights in Australia

What's On Offer

Ongoing Monday to Friday work

Day and Afternoon Shift opportunities

Competitive hourly rates

Immediate starts available

Long-term opportunities for the right candidates

If you have strong Counterbalance and/orHigh Reach, (Crown joystick exp preferred)Tugger and RF scanning experience, are comfortable working in freezer (-26°C) and chiller (0°C) environments, and are looking for ongoing work with a reputable logistics operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.

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