Forklift Operator / Dockhand (Afternoon Shift)

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon Shift

Supportive team environment

Nationally recognized transportnetwork

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Hallam, VIC is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Dockhand for the afternoon shift. You will operate electric and gas counterbalance forklifts, load/unload trucks, and move freight throughout the warehouse while using RF scanners to sort and scan items.

Applicants should hold a current LF forklift license (electric & gas) with at least 12 months of experience, plus experience with RF scanners and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift License (Electric & Gas) with minimum 12 months experience.
• Experience using RF scanners and pallet jacks.
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience in freight, transport or logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric and gas counterbalance forklifts.
• Load and unload trucks and delivery vehicles.
• Sort and scan freight using RF scanners.
• Apply routing and special handling labels.
• Move pallets and freight safely throughout the warehouse.
• Check freight weights, dimensions and handling requirements.
• Complete freight documentation and status updates.
• Follow site safety procedures and company policies.
• Assist with general dockhand and warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Forklift License

RF Scanner

Pallet Jack

Warehouse Experience

Job description

Forklift Operator / Dockhand (Afternoon Shift)

Programmed Maintenance Services – Hallam VIC

Our client is a multinational transportation, e commerce company seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators / Dockhand to join their busy operations team based at Hallam.

What's on Offer?

• Afternoon Shift- 3:00pm - 7:00pm
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized transport network

Key Responsibilities

• Operating electric and gas counterbalance forklifts
• Loading and unloading trucks and delivery vehicles
• Sorting and scanning freight using RF scanners
• Applying routing and special handling labels
• Moving pallets and freight safely throughout the warehouse
• Checking freight weights, dimensions and handling requirements
• Completing freight documentation and status updates
• Following all site safety procedures and company policies
• Assisting with general dockhand and warehouse duties as required

About You

• Current LF Forklift License (Electric & Gas) minimum 12 months experience
• Previous forklift and warehouse experience
• Experience working in freight, transport or logistics environments
• Competent using RF scanners and pallet jacks
• Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive manual handling
• Able to lift up to 25kg safely
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable, punctual and available for afternoon shifts Monday to Friday as per roster requirement

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.