Forklift Operator

Programmed GO; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking a Forklift Operator to support day-to-day warehouse and production operations with ongoing casual hours, typically Monday to Friday. You will load, unload and move materials, maintain safety and a clean work environment, and work closely with the wider operations team.

To be successful, you must hold a current LF forklift licence and have 3–5 years of forklift operating experience, with a strong commitment to WHS and ability to perform manual handling.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence – essential.
• 3–5 years forklift operating experience.
• Warehouse, manufacturing or production experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to perform manual handling and physically demanding tasks.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to safely load, unload and move materials.
• Support warehouse and production activities as required.
• Ensure products and materials are handled and stored safely.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work environment.
• Follow CSR safety, quality and operational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider operations team.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift experience

Workplace health and safety

Manual handling

Overtime flexibility

Pre-employment medical screening

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, generally between 7:00am and 3:30pm
Employment: Casual position with ongoing hours available

About the Role

As a Forklift Operator, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day warehouse and production operations. Your duties will include:

• Operating forklifts to safely load, unload and move materials
• Supporting warehouse and production activities as required
• Ensuring products and materials are handled and stored safely
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment
• Following all CSR safety, quality and operational procedures
• Working collaboratively with the wider operations team

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current LF Forklift Licence – essential
• 3–5 years of demonstrated forklift operating experience
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing or production experience
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to complete manual handling and physically demanding tasks
• Flexibility to work overtime when required
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

Why Join Programmed?

This is a great opportunity to secure ongoing casual work with consistent Monday-to-Friday hours while gaining experience with a recognised Australian manufacturer.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.