Counterbalance Operator

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking a reliable warehouse operator for a day shift in Melbourne. The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift for part of the shift and organizing pallets for the remainder, with the aim of safely loading trucks and maintaining high pallet standards.

Candidates must hold a current LF forklift licence and have counterbalance forklift experience. Australian working rights and the ability to complete pre-employment requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience stacking pallets and loading trucks.
• Physically fit with manual handling ability.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and attendance.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Able to complete pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift for approximately 30% of the shift.
• Organise and stack boxes onto pallets for approximately 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 organised work environment.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Education

LF Forklift Licence

Counterbalance forklift experience

Manual handling

Job description

What's on offer

• Ongoing Monday to Friday work
• Day Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• $34.00 per hour
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established client

About your new role

• Operating a counterbalance 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 counterbalance 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.