Afternoon Logistics Forklift Driver Temporary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Safe working environment

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Recruit DNA is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator – Loading and Unloading Trucks based in Laverton. You will operate forklifts to move, load and unload goods, and pick and pack orders to meet customer demands.

Join a dynamic warehousing team with an afternoon shift starting at 1pm, a focus on safety, accurate inventory, and collaboration to hit daily targets while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Safety compliance

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Independent work

WMS experience

Tools

WMS

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