Forklift Operator

Bunnings Group Limited (AU); Goulburn; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Bunnings and Wesfarm

Free OnePass membership

Health & lifestyle benefits across 100

12 weeks parental leave

Festive gifts and store perks

Job summary

Bunnings is hiring a Forklift Operator in Australia. You will move products around the store using a forklift, manage stock safely, and ensure customers have a great experience. The role requires a current forklift licence and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and early mornings.

An adult pay rate of $30.45 per hour applies for those 18+. Join a team that supports growth and offers benefits such as team discounts and extensive member perks.

Qualifications

• A current valid forklift licence.
• Ability to approach, connect and confidently interact with customers.
• Eagerness to learn about products and services.
• Act with integrity, be safe and do your best.
• Flexible hours including late nights, early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products using a forklift.
• Manage stock with safety and keep a clean, tidy workspace.
• Provide customers with the best store experience.

Skills

Forklift operation licence

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Job description

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
• Free standard OnePass membership
• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build.

About the role:

Our team members are the face of Bunnings, always prepared to give it a red-hot go. They provide a friendly and helpful service to everyone who walks through our doors, making sure every experience counts. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in moving products throughout the store to help our team provide the best experience for our customers. We provide an adult pay rate for 18 years of age and above at $30.45 per hour for this role.

What’s involved:

• Load and unload products using a forklift
• Be responsible for stock management, considering safety aspects when using a forklift, and ensuring a clean and tidy work environment
• Provide our customers with the best experience across the store
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team who make a difference to the community and have fun along the way

Who we’re looking for:

• A current valid forklift licence
• To be able to approach, connect and confidently interact with customers
• An eagerness to learn about products and services
• To act with integrity, be safe and do your best
• The availability to work flexible hours (including late nights, early mornings and weekends)

We’ll support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

About Us:

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that’s backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together.

If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you.

For support, contact us at [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.