Experienced Forklift Operator – Afternoon Shift

Jobwire; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobwire in Meadowbrook, Brisbane area, seeks an Experienced Forklift Operator for the afternoon shift. The role focuses on unloading freight, with loading assistance as needed, in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Ownership of safe forklift operation and adherence to health and safety procedures is essential. Assignment runs from 19 October to 24 November 2026, with potential extension. Five days per week afternoons.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience is essential.
• Experience unloading freight is highly desirable.
• Ability to assist with loading when required.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Unload freight and assist with loading as required.
• Move and handle freight within the warehouse.
• Uphold health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Unloading freight

Loading assistance

Workplace safety

Reliable

Job description

Experienced Forklift Operator – Afternoon Shift

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to work with our client, based in Meadowbrook.

This role will involve primarily unloading freight, with some loading duties as required. The successful candidate must have proven forklift operating experience and be confident working in a fast-paced freight and logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a forklift safely and efficiently.

Unloading freight and assisting with loading as required.

Moving and handling freight within the warehouse.

Following all workplace health and safety procedures.

Maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

Requirements

Previous forklift operating experience is essential.

Experience unloading freight is highly desirable.

Ability to assist with loading when required.

Strong commitment to workplace safety and reliability.

Availability to work five days per week on the afternoon shift.

Monday to Friday, five days per week.

Assignment from 19 October to approximately 24 November 2026 (can be extended).

Pay Rate: $40.86 per hour.