Afternoon Logistics Forklift Driver

DNA Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

DNA Recruitment in Melbourne’s Laverton area seeks a reliable Forklift Operator to load and unload interstate trucks and manage goods throughout the warehouse. You will pick and pack orders, maintain inventory records, and ensure safe handling and storage of products in a busy distribution environment.

The role emphasises safe forklift operation, adherence to health and safety protocols, and teamwork to meet daily targets with opportunities for progression to permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Requires valid forklift licence or certificate.
• Experience with curtains and gates is preferred.
• Proven forklift operator and order picker experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to health and safety protocols.
• Physical fitness for repetitive lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to move, load and unload goods.
• Pick items from storage locations according to orders.
• Pack orders securely for dispatch.
• Update inventory records and use the warehouse system.
• Ensure goods are stored according to protocols.
• Perform routine forklift safety checks and report issues.
• Support the team to meet daily targets and deadlines.
• Communicate with teammates and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator - Loading and Unloading Trucks to join our dynamic warehousing and distribution team based in Laverton. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently operating forklifts, loading and unloading Interstate trucks and to move, stack, and retrieve goods whilst also picking and packing orders to meet customer demands.

Shift

Afternoon - 1pm starts

What you'll be doing

Operating forklifts safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload goods within the warehouse

Picking items accurately from storage locations according to customer orders and warehouse picking lists

Packing orders securely and preparing them for dispatch to customers

Maintaining accurate inventory records and updating warehouse management systems

Ensuring all goods are stored correctly and organised according to warehouse protocols

Conducting routine safety checks on forklift equipment and reporting any maintenance issues promptly

Adhering to all health and safety regulations and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment at all times

Supporting the warehouse team to meet daily targets and deadlines

Communicating effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations

What we’re looking for

A valid and current forklift operating licence or certificate

Experience with curtains and gates

Proven experience as a forklift operator and order picker in a warehouse or distribution environment

Strong attention to detail with the ability to pick and pack orders accurately

Excellent time management and organisational skills to meet warehouse targets

A commitment to health and safety practices and compliance with warehouse protocols

Physical fitness and ability to perform repetitive lifting and bending tasks

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Reliability and punctuality, with flexibility

Ability to work independently and follow instructions from supervisors

Previous experience with warehouse management systems is advantageous

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates

A supportive and collaborative warehouse team environment

Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills in warehousing and logistics

A safe working environment with modern warehouse facilities

Potential for progression to more permanent roles based on performance