Container Forklift Operator

Kent Removals & Storage; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue collar training platform

Kent CARE Program

Employee rewards platforms

Salary packaging and salary sacrificed

Early wage access

Corporate discounts for utilities and

Staff discounts on storage and removal

Novated Leasing

Recognition program

Diverse career opportunities

Job summary

Kent Removals & Storage in Clayton, VIC is seeking a Heavy Container Forklift Operator to safely move, stack, and position loaded shipping containers across our busy warehouse. You’ll use your skills to keep operations flowing smoothly with safety and precision.

If you have a valid High Risk Forklift Licence and proven container forklift experience in a high-volume setting, you’ll help maintain efficient, safe operations and contribute to a reliable team environment.

Qualifications

• A valid High Risk Forklift Licence is required.
• Proven experience operating container forklifts in a high-volume warehouse.
• Confidence handling and stacking loaded shipping or rail containers.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to doing the job right.
• Solid teamwork, focus and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack and position loaded shipping containers across the warehouse.
• Operate container forklift safely and efficiently during daily duties.
• Assist with safe handling and placement of containers to keep operations on track.

Skills

Forklift operation

Container handling

Safety minded

Team player

Education

High Risk Forklift Licence

Job description

Company: Kent Removals & Storage

Position: Heavy Container Forklift Operator

Location: Clayton, VIC

Type: Full-Time

Industry: Removals and Warehousing

About The Role

Ready to take the driver’s seat? As our Container Forklift Operator, you’ll be at the heart of the action - safely moving, stacking, and positioning loaded shipping containers across our busy warehouse. You’ll use your skills to keep operations flowing smoothly, ensuring every move is safe, efficient, and on target.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love operating heavy machinery with precision, this is your next great move.

What You’ll Bring

• A valid High Risk Forklift Licence
• Proven experience operating container forklifts in a high-volume setting
• Confidence handling and stacking loaded shipping or rail containers
• A strong safety mindset and commitment to doing the job right
• Solid teamwork, focus, and reliability

Benefits

• Dedicated blue collar training platform that’s fun and easy to use.
• Our Kent CARE Program is dedicated to staff wellbeing and mental health.
• Numerous employee reward platforms.
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing.
• Early wage access.
• Corporate discounts for utilities and health insurance.
• Staff discounts on storage and removals services.
• Novated Leasing.
• Company wide recognition program.
• We believe in inclusiveness and workplace equality.
• We’ve recently invested 2M into our digital technology.
• 5 star rated onboarding experience.
• 1 in 3 roles are filled internally, we love promoting from within.
• Diverse business areas that offer plenty of career opportunity.