Forklift Driver

Novo Shoes Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Shoes Group is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. You will safely move, store and load stock to ensure orders depart accurately and on time, while complying with safety rules.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound containers, stocking pallets, operating scanners, conducting pre-start checks, and assisting with stocktakes during peak periods. To succeed, you must hold a Victorian LF licence and have practical warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian forklift (LF) licence; reach truck (LO) or order picker (LF/LO) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of safe operating procedures, load limits and pedestrian safety.
• Ability to use scanners and basic computer systems.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound containers and deliveries, checking quantities and condition against paperwork.
• Put away pallets to the correct racking locations and keep location records accurate in the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Replenish pick faces and retrieve pallets for order picking.
• Load outbound trucks and containers, securing loads correctly.
• Carry out daily pre-start checks on your forklift and report faults or damage immediately.
• Operate scanners and handheld devices to record stock movements in real time.
• Take part in cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Keep aisles, dock areas and work zones clean, clear and free of hazards.
• Handle, stack and wrap pallets, and dispose of packaging in line with site procedures.
• Support the wider warehouse team with picking, packing and returns during peak periods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Inventory management systems (WMS)

Handheld scanners

Job description

The Forklift Driver safely moves, stores and loads stock in our warehouse so customer orders leave accurately and on time.

Position summary

The Forklift Driver safely moves, stores and loads stock in our warehouse so customer orders leave accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities

• Unload inbound containers and deliveries, checking quantities and condition against paperwork
• Put away pallets to the correct racking locations and keep location records accurate in the warehouse management system (WMS)
• Replenish pick faces and retrieve pallets for order picking
• Load outbound trucks and containers, securing loads correctly
• Carry out daily pre-start checks on your forklift and report faults or damage immediately
• Operate scanners and handheld devices to record stock movements in real time
• Take part in cycle counts and stocktakes
• Keep aisles, dock areas and work zones clean, clear and free of hazards
• Handle, stack and wrap pallets, and dispose of packaging in line with site procedures
• Support the wider warehouse team with picking, packing and returns during peak periods

Selection criteria

Essential

• Current Victorian forklift (LF) licence issued under the national High Risk Work Licence system; reach truck (LO) or order picker (LF/LO as relevant) is a plus
• Demonstrated experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Working knowledge of safe operating procedures, load limits and pedestrian safety
• Ability to use scanners and basic computer systems
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Right to work in Australia

Work health and safety

Every team member is responsible for safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). In this role you must:

• Hold and carry a current forklift licence, and operate only the equipment you are licensed for
• Complete pre-start checks and tag out any unsafe equipment
• Follow traffic management rules, speed limits and pedestrian exclusion zones
• Wear required PPE, including hi-vis and safety footwear
• Report incidents, near misses and hazards straight away
• Stop work if a task is unsafe

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Extended periods of sitting on a forklift, plus standing, walking and manual handling
• Lifting and carrying items up to [20] kg when required
• Repetitive tasks, including getting on and off equipment
• Warehouse environment with temperature variation, noise and moving vehicles