Forklift Driver

Pet Circle; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Pay

Safety-first culture

Free parking onsite

OT and weekend work

Staff discount on pet products

Free weekly lunches

Supportive operations leadership

Job summary

Pet Circle in Crestmead Fulfilment Centre (4132) is hiring professional and reliable Forklift Drivers to join our growing team. You will operate Crown Joystick High Reach forklifts to put away pallets, replenish pick faces, and support daily warehouse activities.

The role requires lifting up to 23 kg, adherence to safety SOPs, and a collaborative mindset. If you have an LF forklift ticket and a positive attitude, this is a great opportunity with above‑award pay and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Commitment to safety and SOP adherence.
• Ability to work five days per week.
• Physically fit to lift items up to 23 kg.
• Reliable and collaborative team member.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Crown Joystick High Reach forklifts to putaway pallets and replenish pick faces.
• Wrap pallets and conduct quality checks on inventory.
• Regularly lift products weighing up to 23 kg.
• Maintain general housekeeping and keep floor area clean.
• Perform pick/pack duties as required.
• Support team to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Crown Joystick High Reach forklift

LF forklift ticket

Job description

Dogs, cats, budgies and everything in between - pets deserve the world. They make us want to be better humans. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to build the most engaged and passionate community of pets and pet parents across the world. And we’re looking for talented team mates who can help us do it.

Founded in Sydney, our team of 500+ pet obsessives span Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. We’ve scaled to become one of Australia's top five eComm companies and the no.1 online pet store. But we’re just getting started. Like a whippet who’s spotted their mate across the dog park, our growth is only going to accelerate, as we continue to disrupt the way that pet parents shop.

Excitingly, the pet industry is booming (as in $15 billion kind of booming) and online pet retail is set to grow exponentially in the next five years. So this is a unique career opportunity to be part of our epic growth story.

The opportunity

We are currently hiring for professional and reliable Forklift Drivers to join our growing team at our Crestmead fulfilment centre (4132). As a Forklift Driver your role is critical to the success of our business where you will be challenged daily to improve areas of safety, efficiency and customer experience.

You will be part of a collaborative team working within an environment where you are given every opportunity to succeed and progress your career.

What you’ll be doing

• Safely operating our Crown Joystick High Reach Forklifts to putaway pallets and replenish pick faces
• Wrapping pallets and conducting quality checks on inventory
• You will be expected to regularly lift products in the warehouse weighing up to 23kgs
• Responsible for general housekeeping duties and keeping the floor space clean
• Other duties such as pick/ packing as required

The ideal toolbox

• Can commit to 5 days per week
• Must have your own safety boots
• Must have a valid LF forklift ticket (ideally having used a Crown Joystick High Reach before)
• Must be physically fit to perform all duties in the warehouse
• You are a reliable and collaborative team member
• Safety is a non-negotiable for you and you are able to adhere to Safe Operating Procedures
• You have a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Role location

This role is based in our Crestmead Fulfilment Centre (4132).

Juicy perks

• Above Award pay
• Safety-first culture (with a brand new safety system)
• Free parking onsite
• Overtime and weekend work available
• Staff discount on all of our pet products
• Free weekly lunches
• Work with an amazing group of Operations Supervisors and Managers

Why Join?

We reckon our mission to help the world Pet Better is an important one, but also an incredibly fun and rewarding one. Becoming a Pet Circler means you’re committed to help shape an entire industry - it’s pretty exciting stuff. Here’s what we stand for:

• We're better together
• We operate with humble hearts and hungry minds
• Pets matter' so pets and pet parents always have a seat at our table
• We're instinctively curious. Always.

Belong at Pet Circle

Our unique perspectives and expertise is our superpower - we value diversity in all forms. So, no matter your background, please apply if this role makes you excited to bring your full self to work each day.