Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift - Supply Chain

James Hardie; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hardie is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for the Afternoon Shift at our Carole Park Distribution Centre. The role involves safely moving and dispatching goods, performing pre-start checks, and maintaining inventory accuracy in a high-volume warehouse.

Qualified candidates will hold a forklift license and a valid driver’s license, with SAP experience preferred. This on-site position requires physical fitness and a strong safety mindset to uphold ZERO HARM standards.

Qualifications

• Forklift operators must hold a valid forklift license and a valid driver's license.
• Experience with loading and unloading oversized pallets.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with CoR.
• Ability to perform daily pre-start checks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• SAP experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and organise products within the warehouse.
• Oversee the movement and delivery of goods from the warehouse to customers and other locations.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Receive, store, and dispatch goods in line with company procedures.
• Prepare stock for storage or dispatch, including cutting straps, removing protective sheets, splitting packs, and stacking accessories.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling and ensure products are stored securely.

Skills

Safety-focused

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

Current Forklift License

Driver’s License

Tools

Forklift operation

SAP experience

Job description

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift - Supply Chain

We are looking for reliable safety focused Operator to support our Distribution Centre in Carole Park.

18th September, 2026

As a Warehouse Operator you will assist with the running of the dispatch functions of the warehouse. This role will oversee the movement and delivery of goods from the warehouse to customers and other locations.
The Role & About You:

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and organise products within the warehouse.
• Experience loading and unloading oversized pallets.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Receive, store, and dispatch goods in line with company procedures.
• Prepare stock for storage or dispatch, including cutting straps, removing protective sheets, splitting packs, and stacking accessories.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling and ensure products are stored securely.

18th September, 2026

As a Warehouse Operator you will assist with the running of the dispatch functions of the warehouse. This role will oversee the movement and delivery of goods from the warehouse to customers and other locations.
The Role & About You:

• Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and organise products within the warehouse.
• Experience loading and unloading oversized pallets.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any mechanical issues promptly.
• Receive, store, and dispatch goods in line with company procedures.
• Prepare stock for storage or dispatch, including cutting straps, removing protective sheets, splitting packs, and stacking accessories.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling and ensure products are stored securely.

What you will need:

• Hold a valid Driver’s License
• SAP experience preferred, but not essential
• Current Forklift License – up to 12 months experience operating a Forklift
• Strong understanding of road transport safety, CoR, and compliance obligations
• Knowledge of load restraint principles and safe loading practices.
• Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety,ZERO HARM, quality and efficiency within our manufacturing Warehouse.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women; you can visit our WORK180 Page @ https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.
As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.