Container Forklift Operator

Kent Relocation Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Early wage access

Novated Leasing

Staff discounts for services

Training platform

Job summary

Kent Removals & Storage is seeking a Heavy Container Forklift Operator in Clayton, VIC. You will safely move, stack, and position loaded shipping containers across a busy warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient operations and on-target results.

Ideal candidates hold a valid High Risk Forklift Licence and have proven experience with container forklifts in high-volume settings. A strong safety mindset and reliable teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid High Risk Forklift Licence.
• Proven experience operating container forklifts in high-volume setting.
• Ability to safely handle and stack loaded shipping/rail containers.
• Strong safety mindset and reliability.
• Solid teamwork and focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely move, stack, and position loaded shipping containers in the warehouse.
• Operate container forklifts with precision in a busy environment.
• Ensure safety protocols and efficient workflow.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

Teamwork

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 storageand 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.