Dock Operator Lead: Forklift, Automation & Team Leadership

Flower Power; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flower Power Glenorie, NSW is seeking a hands-on Dock Operator to lead and manage daily dock activities in a high-volume nursery operation. You will operate forklifts, work with automation systems, and coordinate small teams on the dock to maintain efficient flow and accurate stock movement.

The role emphasizes leadership by example, safety, and continuous improvement across nursery logistics tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging plant stock and materials.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Licence (LF) is required.
• Ability to organise teams and coordinate daily work efficiently.
• Strong focus on process efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with automation and machinery systems.
• Willing to be hands-on and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Work with automated systems (conveyors, staging) to improve efficiency.
• Organise and direct small teams on the dock and across nursery logistics tasks.
• Ensure smooth dock flow, dispatch, and receiving operations.
• Lead by example with hands-on participation in all tasks.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce handling time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Automation systems

Team coordination

Leadership

Shift work

Job description

Flower Power Glenorie, NSW is seeking a hands-on Dock Operator to lead and manage daily dock activities in a high-volume nursery operation. You will operate forklifts, work with automation systems, and coordinate small teams on the dock to maintain efficient flow and accurate stock movement.

The role emphasizes leadership by example, safety, and continuous improvement across nursery logistics tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging plant stock and materials.