Forklift Operator

COS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Appreciation programs

Professional development

Mental health programs

Employee discounts

Community initiatives

Job summary

COS is seeking experienced Forklift Operators to join our Melbourne team. The role involves warehouse and dock duties, pallet stacking, freight sorting, staging for delivery and loading trucks.

Working days are Monday to Friday, 4:00am–12:00pm, with potential for permanency. Candidates should hold a current forklift licence, value safety, and work well in a team with basic data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence with valid certification.
• Bendi experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong safety focus and understanding of warehouse OH&S requirements.
• High level of attention to detail and teamwork.
• Basic data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Pallet stacking and loading/unloading freight.
• Staging and pick packing tasks.
• Inbound and inventory duties including receiving, putaways and replenishment.
• General warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

More About What You’ll Do

We are seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join our friendly team located at Truganina. Working days are Monday to Friday, 4:00am - 12:00pm, with view to permanent where possible.

You will be responsible for warehouse and dock duties, pallet stacking, freight sorting, freight staging ready for delivery and loading trucks.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Pallet Stacking
• Loading and Unloading
• Staging
• Pick Packing
• Inbound and inventory Duties such as but not limited to:
• Receiving
• Putaways
• Replenishment
• General Warehouse duties as needed

More About You

To qualify for the role, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are a driven and passionate individual
• A current Forklift Licence - Bendi experience desirable but not essential
• Strong sense of safety and a good understanding of warehouse OHS requirements
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team
• Basic Computer Skills including data entry

Benefits Of Working With COS

• Generous Appreciation programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives

More About COS

When you join COS, you’ll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we’re ready to welcome you onboard!