Counterbalance Operator

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

Job summary

Programmed in Melbourne is seeking a reliable Warehouse Forklift Operator for a long-term role. You will operate a counterbalance forklift for part of the shift and manage pallet stacking and loading trucks with care.

This is a day shift with a Monday to Friday schedule. This role offers an immediate start for a candidate with a valid LF licence, physical fitness for manual handling, and a commitment to safe, tidy warehousing practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift for approx. 30% of the shift.
• Organise and stack boxes onto pallets for approx. 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.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift licence LF

Loading trucks

Pallet stacking

Manual handling

Reliability

Australian work rights

Job description

Description

What's on offer

• Ongoing Monday to Friday work
• Day Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• $34.00 per hour
• Immediate start available
• 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.