Forklift Driver

Australia Post; Canberra; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Post Perks

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Australia Post is seeking Seasonal Forklift Drivers for Canberra. This hands-on role involves loading and unloading mail, sorting parcels, and operating equipment across processing lines.

Roles start around October/November and run through the Christmas period, with flexible shift options to cover early mornings and day/evening windows. You must hold a valid LF Forklift License and be able to lift up to 16 kg.

Qualifications

• Valid LF Forklift License
• Ability to lift up to 16 kg regularly
• Safety conscious and able to operate conveyors and lifting devices

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload mail from bags, trays, containers and cages
• Sort parcels manually or with scanners across processing lines
• Work with processing equipment and lines to move mail efficiently
• Use load shifting equipment and pallets with operations staff to move mail within the facility

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Job description

From the warehouse floor to the open road, our seasonal team keep everything moving. Join us during our busiest time of the year and be part of a supportive team delivering for every Australian. It’s hands-on, meaningful work and a great foot in the door with an iconic business; a place where you can belong, learn and grow your career.

Seasonal team members generally commence across October and November and depending on parcel volume, assisting us to deliver until around Christmas.

Shift Availability

• Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00am to 8:30am
• Monday to Friday, 4:00am to 9:00am
• Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 9:30pm

You’ll be paid

• Seasonal Forklift Drivers (21 years or older) are paid $35.83 per hour, including casual loading, plus 12% superannuation
• Junior rates apply to applicants under 21 years old
• Some roles may also attract penalty rates for overtime, evening, and weekend work
• 12% superannuation rate
• You’ll also have access to ‘Post Perks’ – a benefits platform where you’ll have access to 100s of discounts and offers on heaps of your favourite brands for groceries, fashion, tech, travel and everything in between.

You’ll be

• Using a Forklift, loading and unloading mail from mail bags, trays, containers and metal cages (Unit Loading Devices)
• Sorting parcels and mail (manually or machine-assisted) with the use of scanners
• Working across sophisticated processing equipment and lines
• Operating and using load shifting equipment such as hand pallet devices and stackers whilst cooperating with operations staff to get the mail into the facility

About you

• You hold a valid LF Forklift License
• You enjoy a physical role, can lift up to 16kgs of Mail and Parcels regularly, have a great memory and attention to detail
• You're safety conscious and able to safely operate equipment such as conveyors, loading/lifting devices including pallet jacks to load and unload parcels from trucks and vans
• You enjoy a fast paced environment where compliance checks are required
• You’re compatible handling parcels that may contain meat and/or alcohol products

What else is in it for you?

• Work with a diverse, supportive team where you have opportunity to connect over both work and team social events
• Working hours that gives you flexibility to make space for what’s important to you either before or after work
• Your safety and wellbeing is prioritised above everything else, so you go home the same way you came to work
• Opportunities for training, growth and development with pathways in facilities or other areas of the business
• Discounts and offers on lots of your favourite brands via Post Perks for more cash in your pocket, plus access to other health and wellbeing resources

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost.com.au.