Container Forklift Operator

Kent Removals and Storage; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue collar training

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging

Early wage access

Discounts on utilities

Novated Leasing

Recognition program

Internal promotion potential

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 will bring a valid High Risk Forklift Licence, proven container forklift experience in high-volume settings, and a strong safety mindset. This is a full-time, on-site role offering opportunities for teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid High Risk Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating container forklifts in a high-volume setting.
• Confident handling and stacking loaded shipping or rail containers.
• Strong commitment to safety and doing the job right.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack and position loaded containers in the warehouse.
• Operate container forklift safely and efficiently to support operations.
• Assist in maintaining smooth, safe and on-target material flow in the yard and warehouse.

Skills

High Risk Forklift Licence

Container forklift experience

Teamwork

Safety minded

Reliability

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.