Afternoon Warehouse Operator (Forklift) – Permanent FT

James Hardie Building Products; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Australia is seeking a Warehouse Operator for the Carole Park site on the afternoon shift. You will operate forklifts, manage stock movements, and ensure accurate inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing warehouse.

We value safety and compliance, with opportunities for overtime and an attractive hourly rate plus super. A current forklift license and valid Driver’s license are essential, SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Driver’s License.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Current Forklift License with forklift experience.
• Strong understanding of road transport safety, CoR and compliance obligations.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations with forklift.
• Knowledge of load restraint principles and safe loading practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Distribution and warehouse background experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and organize products within the warehouse.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Receive, store, and dispatch goods in line with company procedures.
• Prepare stock for storage or dispatch, including cutting straps, removing protective sheets, splitting packs, and stacking accessories.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling and ensure products are stored securely.
• Use handheld scanners and the Warehouse Management System to record stock movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Sort damaged stock and assist with daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts and annual stock takes.
• Manual handling, cutting full parts and making up split packs.
• Safely load and secure products onto trucks in compliance with load restraint guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment through housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Handheld scanners

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Australia is seeking a Warehouse Operator for the Carole Park site on the afternoon shift. You will operate forklifts, manage stock movements, and ensure accurate inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing warehouse.

We value safety and compliance, with opportunities for overtime and an attractive hourly rate plus super. A current forklift license and valid Driver’s license are essential, SAP experience is preferred.