Counterbalance Forklift Operator – Day Shift, Start Now

Tusk Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $34.96/hr

Weekday roster

Casual to permanent

Australian-made products

Supportive team culture

Immediate start

Job summary

Tusk Group in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking an experienced dispatch operative to operate a counterbalance side-saddle forklift and support loading, unloading, wrapping, and staging of products for daily dispatch. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork within a busy warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will have a current forklift licence and be able to work a Monday–Friday roster, with an ongoing casual contract that may transition to permanent full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance side-saddle forklift.
• Experience working in a dispatch or warehouse environment.
• Current forklift licence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance side-saddle forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks, handling products of various shapes and sizes.
• Wrap and strap products securely for dispatch.
• Move, organise, and stage products within the dispatch area.
• Assist with daily dispatch operations to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Ensure products are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse and production teams to meet daily requirements.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift licence

Job description

Tusk Group in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking an experienced dispatch operative to operate a counterbalance side-saddle forklift and support loading, unloading, wrapping, and staging of products for daily dispatch. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork within a busy warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will have a current forklift licence and be able to work a Monday–Friday roster, with an ongoing casual contract that may transition to permanent full-time.