Counterbalance Forklift Driver | AM SHIFT | Eastern Creek | 44-48/hr

Action Workforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 3,995,000 - 6,750,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rate

Ongoing casual work

Early morning shifts

Supportive onsite team

Job summary

Action Workforce is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver for an AM shift position at our busy Eastern Creek distribution site. This ongoing casual role runs Monday to Friday with early start times between 4:00am and 7:00am.

The successful candidate will operate a gas Toyota counterbalance forklift, load/unload trucks and trailers, move pallets, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced environment. Reliable transport and Australian working rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a Counterbalance forklift.
• Experience in transport, freight or distribution environments.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks and trailers.
• Confident with strapping and restraining loads.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a gas Toyota counterbalance forklift.
• Load and unload linehaul rigid trucks, semi-trailers and B-Doubles.
• Move pallets of freight through the breezeway and warehouse.
• Sort cartons and freight, load local PUD tautliner vehicles.
• Re-palletise freight as required; open/close vehicles with gates, straps and curtains.
• Strap and restrain loads safely and securely; complete general freight handling.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Truck/trailer loading

Pallet handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Driver | AM SHIFT | Eastern Creek | 44-48/hr

Action Workforce is currently seeking experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers to join our team at a busy transport and distribution site in Eastern Creek, NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator looking for ongoing casual work, Monday to Friday, within a fast-paced transport environment.

Shift: AM Shift – start times can vary between 4:00am and 7:00am
Location: Eastern Creek, NSW
Pay Rate: Up to $48.57 per hour, depending on start time

Monday and Friday availability is essential, with a minimum of 4 days availability preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate agas Toyota counterbalance forklift
• Load and unload linehaul rigid trucks, semi-trailers and B-Doubles
• Move pallets of freight throughout the breezeway and warehouse
• Sort small to medium-sized cartons and freight
• Load local PUD tautliner vehicles
• Re-palletise freight as required
• Open and close vehicles with gates, straps and curtains
• Strap and restrain loads safely and securely
• Complete general freight handling and warehouse duties
• Follow all site safety procedures and traffic management requirements

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Proven experience operating aCounterbalance forklift
• Previous experience within a transport, freight or distribution environment
• Experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Experience handling pallets and freight
• Confident with strapping and restraining loads
• Experience working with linehaul vehicles, semi-trailers or B-Doubles is highly regarded
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Physically fit and comfor with manual handling
• Reliable and punctual, particularly for early morning starts
• Reliable transport is essential due to the early start times
• Full Australian working rights Citizens and Permanent Residents prefered

What We Offer:

• Excellent hourly rates – up to $48.57 per hour
• Monday to Friday work
• Ongoing casual opportunities
• Consistent work for reliable operators
• Early morning shifts with varying start times between 4:00am–7:00am
• Opportunity to work with an established transport operation
• Supportive recruitment and onsite team