Explore forklift operator jobs in Victoria, Australia, with opportunities available across various industries, including warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. These roles often involve operating forklifts to move materials, load and unload goods, and ensure safe and productive warehouse operations.

The salary range for a forklift operator in Victoria can vary depending on experience, employer, and location. An entry-level position might begin around $55,000 per year, while more experienced operators could earn up to $70,000 per year. Overtime or shift work might provide more pay opportunities. Note that some roles also offer an adult pay rate of $30.45 per hour for candidates aged 18 years and above.

Forklift operator work hours vary depending on the industry. Some work regular daytime hours, Monday to Friday. Others may have to work different shifts, such as early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, or rotating schedules. Overtime might be needed during busy periods.

Benefits and Perks

- Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target, and Officeworks
- Free standard OnePass membership
- Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel, stay, wealth, work, and leave
- 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
- Annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
- Stability, work‑life balance and opportunities to grow career
- Fantastic daytime hours
- Onsite parking available
- Up to $1,000 annually to cover private health extras gap costs
- Exclusive discounts on Dulux Group products and partner offers




- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks partner leave from day one

Responsibilities

- Load and unload products using a forklift
- Be responsible for stock management, considering safety aspects when using a forklift, and ensuring a clean and tidy work environment
- Provide customers with the best experience across the store
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive team who make a difference to the community and have fun along the way
- Receive, check and store incoming deliveries
- Maintain stock levels and ensure accurate inventory management
- Coordinate distribution of goods across site as required
- Ensure storage areas are organized, clean and compliant with safety standards
- Support the wider operations team with day‑to‑day logistics and stock movement
- Welcome each customer with a warm, friendly, and approachable attitude to create a positive shopping experience
- Provide clear, helpful information to customers, answering any questions and guiding them as needed
- Assist in receiving donated goods and ensuring proper handling and communication with donors
- Assess the condition, functionality, and suitability of donated items and price them accurately
- Place priced items on the sales floor and aid visual merchandising
- Maintain cleanliness of items, the sales floor, and staff areas




- Follow waste management guidelines in line with sustainable practices

Requirements

- A current valid forklift licence
- To be able to approach, connect, and confidently interact with customers
- An eagerness to learn about products and services
- To act with integrity, be safe and do your best
- The availability to work flexible hours (including late nights, early mornings, and weekends)
- Has a clean Australian driver’s licence (for some roles)
- Previous experience in a store, warehouse or logistics role highly regarded
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Physically capable of manual handling and moving stock up to 20 kg
- Reliable with a positive, can‑do attitude
- Able to work collaboratively within a professional team environment and work autonomously when required

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

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📌 Forklift Operator (Victoria)
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