About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable, safety-conscious High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a leading national beverage distributor.

This role offers immediate, consistent night-shift work running through until Easter, with plenty of extra shifts available over the busy Christmas & holiday period. For the right candidate who demonstrates reliability and a strong work ethic, there is a genuine opportunity for a temp-to-perm transition.

Key Responsibilities

- Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a rapid-paced warehouse environment.
- Pick-packing, staging, and preparing orders of alcohol and beverage products for dispatch.
- Receiving, loading, and unloading stock.
- Conducting manual handling tasks and general warehouse duties as required.
- Adhering strictly to site WHS procedures and quality standards.

What's on Offer?

- Attractive Pay: Earn $54.27/hr all-inclusive night rate.
- Work-Life Balance: Set core schedule across 3 nights (Mon-Wed, 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM) with your late week/weekends free.
- Extra Hours:



Plenty of additional shifts available across the peak Christmas/New Year season to boost your earnings.
- Career Growth: Strong potential to secure permanent employment based on performance.
- Great Culture: Work with a well-established, national brand with supportive team leadership.

What You'll Need

- Valid Australian LF Forklift Licence with proven operational experience.
- Physical fitness and the ability to comfortably perform manual lifting/pick-packing tasks.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to working night shifts.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
- Ability to provide or pass a National Police Clearance.
- Full Australian working rights.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Forklift Stores (Newcastle)
🏢 Randstad Pty
📍 Newcastle