Counterbalance Operator

Programmed GO; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Mon-Fri work

AM shifts available

PM shifts available

Starting from $34.00 per hour

Immediate start

Job summary

Programmed is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a leading warehouse in Port Melbourne. This is an ongoing Monday to Friday role with AM and PM shifts, starting from $34.00 per hour and immediate start available.

You will operate a high reach forklift, stack pallets, load trucks, and maintain a safe, tidy warehouse while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Long-term opportunity with a well-established client in Australia.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous high reach forklift experience.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Able to complete pre-employment requirements before starting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a high reach forklift for about 30% of the shift.
• Stack boxes onto pallets for about 70% of the shift.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Build and stack pallets to a high standard.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

High Reach forklift

LF Forklift Licence

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift equipment safety

Job description

Programmed is currently seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a leading warehouse and distribution company based in Port Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for ongoing Monday to Friday work in a fast-paced environment.

Programmed is currently seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a leading warehouse and distribution company based in Port Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for ongoing Monday to Friday work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on offer

• Ongoing Monday to Friday work
• AM and PM shifts available
• Starting from $34.00 per hour
• Immediate start available
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established client

About your new role

• Operating a high reach forklift for approximately 30% of the shift
• Organising and stacking boxes onto pallets for approximately 70% of the shift
• Loading trucks safely and efficiently
• Building and stacking pallets to a high standard
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures

About you

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential
• Previous high reach forklift experience
• Experience stacking pallets and loading trucks
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling duties
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance
• Looking for long-term, ongoing employment
• Full Australian working rights
• Able to complete pre-employment requirements before commencing

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.