Forklift Operator

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Job summary

Seek.com.au is hiring a reliable Forklift Driver to join our Yatala team. This hands-on role blends customer service, sales, forklift operation and warehouse duties to support in-store and phone customers and day-to-day warehouse operations.

You’ll work in a casual, 38-hour-per-week schedule, with training provided for forklift licensing as needed. The role emphasises safety, teamwork and accurate stock handling in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Forklift licence preferred; training may be provided.
• Physically fit with manual handling.
• Strong communication and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service to customers in-store and over the phone.
• Assist customers with product selection, orders and general enquiries.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately.
• Load and unload customer orders and deliveries safely.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Receive stock and help maintain inventory levels.
• Assist with monthly stocktakes and stock checks.
• Keep warehouse and sales areas clean, organized and safe.
• Work closely with the team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Job description

We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused Forklift Driver to join our Yatala team.

This is a hands-on role combining customer service, sales, forklift operation and warehouse duties. You’ll assist customers in-store and over the phone while also supporting the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

Forklift Operator

Yatala QLD | Casual | 38 hours per week

We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused Forklift Driver to join our Yatala team.

This is a hands-on role combining customer service, sales, forklift operation and warehouse duties. You’ll assist customers in-store and over the phone while also supporting the day-to-day operation of the warehouse.

What you'll be doing

• Provide friendly and helpful service to customers in-store and over the phone.

• Assist customers with product selection, orders and general enquiries.

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately.

• Load and unload customer orders and incoming deliveries safely.

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

• Receive stock and help maintain accurate inventory levels.

• Assist with monthly stocktakes and stock checks.

• Keep the warehouse and sales areas clean, organised and safe.

• Work closely with the team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

What we're looking for

• Previous retail, sales or customer service experience, ideally within building supplies or home improvement.

• Warehouse or inventory experience would be highly regarded.

• Forklift licence preferred, however training can be provided if required.

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and heavier materials.

• Reliable, organised and able to work well within a team.

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

• Basic computer skills for sales and inventory systems.

What you'll get

• Ongoing training and development.

• Supportive team environment.

• Employee referral bonus program.

• Uniforms (exclude boots)

If you enjoy a role where you can work with customers while also staying active and hands-on in the warehouse, we'd love to hear from you.

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