Counterbalance Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Day shift

Ongoing Monday to Friday work

Job summary

Programmed, in partnership with PERSOLKELLY, is hiring for a Counterbalance Forklift Operator in Port Melbourne. This ongoing, Monday to Friday role offers a day shift from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a pay rate of AU$34.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include operating a counterbalance forklift, stacking pallets, loading trucks, and maintaining WHS-compliant workplace practices while contributing to efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience stacking pallets and loading trucks.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Reliable with strong work ethic and attendance.
• Looking for long-term, ongoing employment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift for about 30% of the shift.
• Organise and 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 organised work environment.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Job description

Programmed is currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance 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
• 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.