Forklift Driver/Storeperson

Hoban Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator/Store Person to join a busy warehouse team in Truganina, a Melbourne suburb. The role involves loading/unloading, operating heavy equipment, RF scanning, and SAP data entry to support efficient distribution.

You will handle oversized freight, maintain safety practices, and work Monday–Friday with standard daytime hours. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years High Reach Forklift Operator experience.
• RF scanning and basic data entry skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable and punctual work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading shipping containers, trucks and other transportation vehicles.
• Operate High Reach Forklift and stock from racking, including double-deep storage.
• Pack and prepare sales delivery orders for distribution.
• Verify inbound receipts and quantities; maintain QA standards.
• Enter data into SAP and use RF scanners.
• Maintain storage areas and general warehouse housekeeping.

Skills

High Reach Forklift

RF Scanning

Data Entry

English Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Team Orientation

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the role

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator/Store Person to join a busy warehouse operations team in Truganina. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who is confident working with heavy, oversized equipment and operating material handling equipment (MHE) in a busy warehouse and distribution environment.

About the position

As a Store Person, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading shipping containers, trucks and other transportation vehicles
• Lifting and manoeuvring heavy machinery and equipment stored in steel stillages or timber crates
• Operating and manoeuvring mobile plant equipment throughout the warehouse
• Operating High Reach Forklift picking and replenishing inventory from racking, including double-deep storage
• Packing and preparing sales delivery orders for distribution in accordance with QA standards
• Conducting inventory rotation to optimise stock picking
• Completing accurate paperwork and maintaining attention to detail
• Verifying inbound receipts, materials and quantities
• Operating RF scanners
• Entering data into SAP
• Using hand and power tools for assembly, packaging and QA activities
• Maintaining storage areas and bin locations
• Waste disposal and general warehouse housekeeping
• Performing other duties as directed

Forklift Driver/Storeperson

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

What we're looking for

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting and bending
• Minimum of 2 years High Reach Forklift Operator Experience
• RF scanning and basic data entry skills
• Previous experience handling oversized and heavy freight (\"Ugly Freight\")
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Reliable and punctual work ethic
• Strong team orientation

Desirable experience

• Mechanical knowledge
• Double Deep Forklift Operations
• All Terrain MHE experience
• Experience handling and operating agricultural and construction equipment

Safety & teamwork

Safety is a key priority in this role. You will be expected to work safely and effectively across Operations teams and maintain safe workplace practices in accordance with OHS and company policies.
You will also be required to participate in workplace training relating to systems and processes.
If you have the right licences, warehouse experience and confidence working with heavy or oversized equipment, we want to hear from you!

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.