Casual Counterbalance & Multi-Directional Counterbalance Forklift Driver – Sydney
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Experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver | Casual to Full-Time Pathway | Sydney
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Storage Plus is a growing Australian self-storage company looking for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join our Sydney team. This is a casual role on a rotating roster , with a genuine pathway to full-time work for the right person.
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This position would suit an experienced forklift operator who is confident working in a warehouse environment and has the skill and judgement to safely manoeuvre a variety of different loads.
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About the Role
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This is not a “forklift only” position. You will be part of our warehouse operations team and will be responsible for safely moving customer storage boxes, pallets and goods around the facility.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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- Safely operating counterbalance forklifts and multi-directional counterbalance forklifts
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- Moving 10 cubic metre storage boxes in and out of warehouse stacks, weighing up to 2 tonne
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- Loading, unloading and relocating pallets and other items weighing up to 3 tonne
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- Manoeuvring large storage boxes/pallets safely in confined warehouse areas
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- Using a warehouse app on a tablet or smartphone to manage job updates and stock movements
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- Communicating with office staff, drivers and customers
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- Following all workplace health and safety procedures and company policies
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- Working across a rotating roster, including weekend shifts.
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What We Are Looking For
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We are looking for someone who is an experienced and highly competent forklift operator , rather than someone who simply holds a forklift licence. Experience in self-storage, mobile-storage, logistics,
warehousing or container handling will be highly regarded.
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To be considered, you will need:
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- A current LF Forklift Licence
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- At least 5 years of proven warehouse forklift experience
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- Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift
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- Proven experience operating a multi-directional counterbalance forklift
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- Demonstrated ability to safely manoeuvre large and heavy loads
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- Experience working with loads up to or around 3 tonne
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- Excellent spatial awareness and forklift control
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- A strong understanding of safe forklift operating practices
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- A careful and professional approach to handling customers' goods
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- Confidence using a tablet for basic work tasks
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- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- A flexible attitude towards rostered shifts and changing operational requirements
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What We Offer
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- Competitive casual hourly rates
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- Flexible hours on a rotating roster
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- Onsite parking
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- Full training on our internal warehouse system
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- Supportive, down-to-earth team setting
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- Genuine pathway to full-time employment for the right person
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Questions you may be asked as part of your application process:
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- Do you hold a current LF Forklift Licence?
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- How many years of counterbalance and multi-directional counterbalance forklift experience do you have?
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- Have you worked in a warehouse, storage, removals or logistics environment before?
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- Are you comfortable using a tablet or smartphone to update jobs and movements?
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- Are you available to work casual shifts on a rotating roster, including weekends if required?
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- Are you comfortable assisting with general warehouse duties when you are not operating the forklift?
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- Can you safely handle customer goods and follow site procedures without cutting corners?
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- When are you available to start?
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📌 Casual Counterbalance & Multi-Directional Counterbalance Forklift Driver (Sydney)
🏢 Storage Plus
📍 Sydney
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