Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

Transcend Managed Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Immediate start

Job summary

Transcend are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our high profiled client in Altona North. The role involves operating an Electric Counterbalance Forklift and performing manual handling duties in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key requirements include LF license, experience with Electric Counterbalance forklifts, full Australian work rights, and a willingness to work off the forklift when needed. Overtime opportunities available with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Valid High Risk Forklift License (LF).
• Experience operating an Electric Counterbalance Forklift (Essential).
• Full Australian Work Rights.
• Ability to handle long-length steel products safely (Highly Regarded).
• Willingness to perform manual labour and work off the forklift as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Electric Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks with steel products (4–6 metre lengths).
• Bundle and stage materials for dispatch or storage.
• Move, stack, and organise stock within the warehouse or yard.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when not operating the forklift.
• Ensure all loads are secured and handled in accordance with safety standards.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual handling

Tools

Electric Counterbalance Forklift

Job description

Forklift Operator

1:30PM - 10:00PM | Monday - Friday | $44.64 P/H | Altona North Location

Transcend are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our high profiled client. This role involves operating an Electric Counterbalance Forklift as well as performing manual handling duties. The successful candidate will be comfortable working both on and off the forklift in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Electric Counterbalance Forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks with steel products (4–6 metre lengths).
• Bundle and stage materials for dispatch or storage.
• Move, stack, and organise stock within the warehouse or yard.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when not operating the forklift.
• Ensure all loads are secured and handled in accordance with safety. standards.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues.

Criteria

• Full Australian Work Rights.
• Valid High Risk Forklift License (LF).
• Experience operating an Electric Counterbalance Forklift (Essential).
• Ability to handle long-length steel products safely (Highly Regarded).
• Willingness to perform manual labour and work off the forklift as required.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Additional information

• Monday to Friday | 1:30PM - 10:00PM | $44.64 P/H - Afternoon Shift
• IMMEDIATE START | Overtime Opportunities | Consistent Hours
• Responsibilities - Bundling, staging, loading and unloading