Forklift Driver - Morning Shift (Immediate Start)

Mploy HR Group Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MployHR is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment on a morning shift in Melbourne. The role involves safely moving raw materials, stock and finished products while supporting production and warehouse teams.

This ongoing opportunity offers a 7:00 AM start, a pay rate of $35/hr plus super, and Monday to Friday work with Counterbalance and High Reach forklifts. Applicants must have a valid forklift licence and full working rights.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence with Counterbalance/High Reach experience.
• Warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable and committed to ongoing work.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Full working rights and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and High Reach forklifts safely.
• Load and unload materials, pallets, and finished products.
• Move stock between warehouse and production areas.
• Store materials in designated locations.
• Assist with stock movements and general warehouse duties.
• Ensure safe and correct handling of products.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Support the production team as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Reliability

Full working rights

Reliable transport

Job description

MployHR is a proudly Australian-owned labour hire, recruitment, and HR business with a strong presence across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established Australian company specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality beauty, health, and wellness products across Australia and international markets.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment on a morning shift.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely moving raw materials, stock, and finished products throughout the facility while supporting the production and warehouse teams.

This is an ongoing opportunity for a reliable candidate looking to work with a well-established company in a clean and structured manufacturing environment.

Shift:

Morning Shift: 7:00 AM start

$35/hr + super

Monday to Friday

Counterbalance / High Reach forklift

Responsibilities:

• Operating Counterbalance and High Reach forklifts safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading materials, pallets, and finished products
• Moving stock and materials between warehouse and production areas
• Storing materials and products in designated locations
• Assisting with stock movements and general warehouse duties
• Ensuring products and materials are handled safely and correctly
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment
• Supporting the production team as required

What We’re Looking For

• Valid forklift licence with experience operating Counterbalance and/or High Reach forklifts
• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment preferred
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety procedures
• Reliable and committed to ongoing work
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Full working rights
• Reliable transport