Forklift Driver

Frog Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Weekly pay

Mon-Fri schedule

Temp to perm possibility

Job summary

Smithfield, NSW 2164 is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to join a well-established building materials supplier. The role involves operating a counterbalance forklift, handling cartons, loading/unloading trucks and assisting with stocktakes.

Immediate start available on a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. You will work in a hands-on warehouse environment, performing general duties and ensuring safety and cleanliness across the site.

Qualifications

• Valid Australian forklift licence.
• Proven experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Warehouse experience and confidence handling physical duties.
• Good fitness with ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Own PPE.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move and position stock safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and store materials in correct locations.
• Manually lift, move and position containers as part of daily warehouse operations.
• Pick, pack and assist with stocktakes.
• Move materials around the warehouse and keep stock organised.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse experience

Manual handling

Job description

Smithfield, NSW 2164 | $35–$36 per hour + super | Monday–Friday

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Forklift Driver to join a well-established building materials supplier based in Smithfield. If you’re confident operating a counterbalance forklift, enjoy physical work and take pride in getting the job done, this could be the role for you!

This is a varied, hands-on position combining forklift operation with general warehouse duties, including the manual handling of containers. We’re after someone who’s physically fit, safety-conscious and happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of warehouse operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to move and position stock safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading trucks and ensuring materials are stored in the correct locations.
• Manually lifting, moving and positioning containers as part of daily warehouse operations.
• Picking, packing and assisting with stocktakes.
• Moving materials around the warehouse and keeping stock organised.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A valid Australian forklift licence.
• Proven experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Previous warehouse experience and confidence handling physical duties.
• Good physical fitness, with the ability to safely lift and handle loads of up to 25 kg.
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks, including containers.
• Your own required PPE.
• Full working rights in Australia as an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident.
• Availability to commence IMMEDIATELY

What’s on Offer?

• $35–$36 per hour + super.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.
• An initial 6-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of going permanent.

For further information please contact Fiona Kubheka, Consultant, Supply Chain, on 02 8270 9***.

As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.