Forklift Operator

Smurfit-Westrock; Hawkesbury; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

RDO once per month

Supportive team environment

Safe and well-maintained workplace

Stable day shift hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver for the Day Shift Warehouse Team at North Richmond. A safe, efficient operator with a current forklift licence is needed to load/unload trucks, stock, and support production.

Ideal candidates have warehouse experience, scanning knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Join a safety-focused team with benefits like on-site parking and monthly RDOs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Current and valid Forklift Licence.
• Previous warehouse and forklift operating experience.
• Scanning experience preferred.
• Experience operating a Grab Forklift advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organis ational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Operating a High Reach Forklift.
• Receiving, storing, and putting away stock within the warehouse.
• Retrieving and staging pallets for production requirements.
• Moving work-in-progress (WIP) pallets throughout the facility.
• Assisting with stock takes and inventory control activities.
• Supporting general warehouse operations.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Warehouse experience

Education

Forklift Licence

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to join our Day Shift Warehouse Team at North Richmond. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and takes pride in maintaining high safety and operational standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• A current and valid Forklift Licence
• Previous warehouse and forklift operating experience
• Scanning experience (preferred)
• Experience operating a Grab Forklift (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment

About the Role

As a Forklift Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Operating a High Reach Forklift
• Receiving, storing, and putting away stock within the warehouse
• Retrieving and staging pallets for production requirements
• Moving work-in-progress (WIP) pallets throughout the facility
• Assisting with stock takes and inventory control activities
• Supporting general warehouse operations
• Performing other duties as required

What We Offer

• Stable Day Shift hours
• Free onsite parking
• An RDO once per month
• Supportive team environment
• Safe and well-maintained workplace
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing operation

If you are a motivated forklift operator with a strong safety mindset and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.