Forklift Operator / Container Handler

Western Container Service; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Container Service, a long-standing Australian family-owned business, is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator for our Strathfield South depot. You will perform forklift operations, load and unload shipping containers, move cargo around the yard and assist with unpacking and storage tasks, all while maintaining safety and customer service.

Join a close-knit team at a busy facility near Port Botany, with exposure to transport logistics and depot operations.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence.
• Experience loading and unloading shipping containers.
• Experience in transport, logistics, container parks, freight depots or warehouses.
• Strong safety focus and work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work outdoors and remain active throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Forklift operation across our container depot
• Loading and unloading shipping containers
• Moving cargo, pallets and containers safely around the yard
• Assisting with container unpacking and storage operations
• Supporting quarantine, inspection and fumigation activities
• Conducting equipment pre-start checks and basic maintenance
• Working as part of a close-knit team focused on safety and customer service

Skills

Forklift operation

Container loading/unloading

Safety focus

Team orientation

Outdoor work

Job description

Western Container Service - Strathfield South NSW

Join One of Sydney's Most Experienced Container Logistics Teams

South Strathfield, NSW | Full Time | Immediate Start Available

Are you tired of moving the same pallets around a warehouse every day?

At Western Container Services, no two days are the same. One day you could be unloading import containers, the next assisting with quarantine operations, container storage, vehicle handling, container unpacking, or supporting transport and depot operations.

We are a proudly Australian family-owned business with decades of experience in the shipping container industry. Our 24,000m² facility operates near Port Botany, Chullora and Enfield rail terminals and is trusted by some of Australia's leading importers, exporters and logistics companies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Forklift operation across our container depot
• Loading and unloading shipping containers
• Moving cargo, pallets and containers safely around the yard
• Assisting with container unpacking and storage operations
• Supporting quarantine, inspection and fumigation activities
• Conducting equipment pre-start checks and basic maintenance
• Working as part of a close-knit team focused on safety and customer service

What We're Looking For

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience loading and unloading shipping containers
• Experience in transport, logistics, container parks, freight depots or warehouses
• Strong safety focus and work ethic
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work outdoors and remain active throughout the day

Highly Regarded

• Empty container park experience
• FCL container park experience
• Container depot, transport yard or heavy vehicle industry exposure
• Container packing/unpacking experience

Why Join Western Container Services?

Work with Containers, Not Just Pallets

Be involved in real logistics operations servicing imports, exports, transport and container storage.

Stable Family-Owned Business

Join a company with an established reputation and long-term customer relationships.

Varied and Interesting Work

Every day is different with exposure to container handling, depot operations, transport logistics and customer service.

Supportive Team Environment

Work alongside experienced operators who know the industry and help each other succeed.

Career Growth Opportunities

We promote from within and invest in people who show initiative and commitment.

What Our Best Operators Have in Common

They:

• Take pride in their work
• Look after equipment
• Think ahead and solve problems
• Communicate well with drivers and team members
• Understand that safety comes first
• Treat customers' cargo as if it were their own