Day-Shift Counterbalance Forklift Operator — LF Licensed

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, 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.