Multiple Opportunities - Oakleigh South, Bayswater North & Dandenong South
About the Clients
Our clients are established businesses within the transport, logistics and freight distribution industries, with opportunities available across Oakleigh South, Bayswater North and Dandenong South.
They are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Drivers to assist with forklift operations, truck loading and unloading, freight sorting, scanning and general warehouse duties.
Oakleigh South - Forklift Driver / Freight Handler
Shift: 10am to 6:30pm
Pay: $42 per hour Super
Bayswater North - Forklift Driver
Shift: 11am to 7pm
Pay: $49 per hour Super
Dandenong South - Forklift Driver / Freight Handler
Shift: 5am/6am to 12pm/1pm or 2pm to 8pm
Pay: $42 - $48 per hour Super
Key Duties
- Operating counterbalance forklifts within warehouse and transport environments
- Loading and unloading trucks using forklifts
- Moving and positioning palletised freight
- Scanning, sorting and manually handling freight
- Moving freight cages throughout warehouse operations
- Assisting with inbound and outbound freight movements
- Loading, unloading and handling various products and materials
- Assisting with general warehouse and yard duties
- Supporting load restraint activities where required
- Following site safety procedures and operating requirements
About You
We're looking for experienced,
reliable and safety-focused Forklift Drivers who are comfortable working in fast-paced warehouse and transport environments.
Candidates must hold a current Forklift Licence and have previous counterbalance forklift experience.
Previous experience in freight handling, transport yards, warehousing, truck loading and unloading, or freight distribution will be highly regarded.
You Will Also
- Hold a current and valid Forklift Licence
- Have previous counterbalance forklift experience
- Be physically fit and comfortable with repetitive manual handling
- Be comfortable loading, unloading and moving freight
- Have the ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced environment
- Work well within a team and show initiative
- Be available to commence work ASAP
- Hold or be willing to obtain a current and valid National Police Check prior to commencement
- Be willing to undertake and successfully complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Test prior to commencement
What We Offer
- $42 to $49 per hour Super, depending on location and position
- Multiple shift opportunities across Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs
- Opportunities within established transport and logistics operations
- Supportive team environments
- Potential for ongoing casual work for the right candidates, depending on performance, reliability and operational requirements
If you have experience in forklift operation and hold a current Forklift Licence and are available to start ASAP, click "Apply Now" to submit your application.