Container Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue collar training platform

Kent CARE Program

Salary packaging

Early wage access

Corporate discounts

Staff discounts on services

Novated Leasing

Recognition program

Diversity and inclusion

Investment in digital technology

5 star onboarding

Promoting from within

Career opportunity

Job summary

Kent Removals & Storage is seeking a Heavy Container Forklift Operator in Sydney's western suburbs to safely move, stack and position loaded shipping containers within a busy warehouse. This full-time role requires precision, safety, and teamwork to keep operations flowing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a valid HR forklift licence and proven container forklift experience in a high-volume setting, with a strong safety mindset and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid High Risk Forklift Licence (HRLF).
• Experience operating container forklifts in a high-volume warehouse.
• Demonstrated safety-first approach to stacking and moving heavy loads.
• Strong teamwork and reliable attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack and position loaded shipping containers within the warehouse.
• Operate container forklift safely and efficiently to meet throughput goals.
• Assist in container and load handling while following safety protocols.

Skills

High Risk Forklift Licence

Container forklift experience

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Company: Kent Removals & Storage

Position: Heavy Container Forklift Operator

Location: Yennora, Sydney

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.