Afternoon 5-Ton Forklift Operator | Full-Time Growth

Vulcan; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan in Australia is seeking a reliable forklift operator to join our warehouse team. You will be responsible for safe and accurate picking, packing, and daily equipment pre-starts in a busy sheet product environment.

This permanent, full-time role offers afternoon shifts (1pm–9:30pm, Mon–Thu) and a Friday daytime shift (9:30am–3:30pm). We provide uniforms, PPE after probation, training, and opportunities for career progression in a safety‑driven company.

Qualifications

• A current a valid Australian High-risk license. (forklift).
• Experience with operation of forklift in a warehouse environment.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Sufficient physical fitness to safely complete manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Operation of 5 tonne counterbalance forklift safely and to Vulcan Standards.
• Accurate picking and packing of sheet products.
• Completion of relevant paperwork assigned to role.
• Conducting daily pre-start of equipment.
• Performing manual duties when required.
• Upkeep of the warehouse and racking.

Job description

Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor. Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuously improving to every facet of our business.

About the role:

You will be responsible for the safe and accurate pick/packing of sheet products. The role is afternoon based 1pm-9:30pm Monday -Thursday and 9:30am-3:30pm Friday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operation of 5 tonne counterbalance forklift safely and to Vulcan Standards.
• Accurate picking and packing of sheet products.
• Completion of relevant paperwork assigned to role.
• Conducting daily pre-start of equipment.
• Performing manual duties when required.
• Upkeep of the warehouse and racking.

• A current a valid Australian High-risk license. (forklift).
• Experience with operation of forklift in a warehouse environment.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Sufficient physical fitness to safely complete manual handling duties.

Please note, as health & safety is important to us, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment drug screen if you are to be successful.

• A permanent, and full-time position with a stable and established company.
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety.
• Company provided uniforms (after probation period) and required PPE.
• Training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within Vulcan.

At Vulcan, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way. We are proud to have a diverse team from over 70 different countries and more than 90 different ethnicities from across our sites.

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP. We’d love to hear from you!