Forklift Operator – Cairns Depot | Long-Term Career

Lindsay Australia Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Long-term employment

Modern fleet

Weekly wages

Referral reward $1,500

Employee discounts

Novated leasing options

Training support

Career development

Job summary

Lindsay Australia Limited is expanding its Cairns forklift operations. You will load, unload and move palletised freight, stage and scan goods, and work with drivers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Essential: LF forklift licence and proven forklift experience in freight or logistics, with a strong safety focus. We offer competitive hourly rates, reliable weekly wages, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Current High Risk Work Licence - LF (Forklift Licence) is essential.
• Experience operating forklifts within freight, transport or logistics.
• Experience loading and unloading palletised freight safely and efficiently.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload and move palletised freight within the Cairns depot.
• Load and unload trailers, containers and rail wagons efficiently and safely.
• Stage, sort and scan freight ready for dispatch and delivery.
• Complete pre-start forklift inspections and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Deliver high standards of safety, accuracy and customer service in daily operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load unloading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Scanner experience

Education

LF Forklift Licence

Tools

WMS experience

Freight systems

Job description

Lindsay Australia Limited is expanding its Cairns forklift operations. You will load, unload and move palletised freight, stage and scan goods, and work with drivers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Essential: LF forklift licence and proven forklift experience in freight or logistics, with a strong safety focus. We offer competitive hourly rates, reliable weekly wages, and opportunities for training and career progression.