Forklift Operator (High Reach)

Home Delivery Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Delivery Services is launching a brand-new depot in Acacia Ridge and is hiring experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join the team from day one. This casual role offers a genuine pathway to full-time as the operation grows, with early shifts starting around 5:00am and potential progression to 24/7 scheduling.

You will work across ambient, chiller and/or freezer zones in a double-deep racking environment, contributing to inbound and stock put-away during the build phase and beyond.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence with high reach operating experience.
• Proficiency with RF scanning and WMS systems.
• Comfort with early-morning starts (5:00am).
• Flexibility to transition to 24/7 operation.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklift across ambient, chiller and/or freezer areas in a double deep racking environment.
• Support inbound receiving and put-away during depot setup.
• Use RF scanning and WMS to manage stock movements accurately and in real time.
• Adhere to WHS requirements and safe work procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to establish a well-run, high-performing depot from day one.

Skills

High Reach Forklift

LF Licence

RF scanning

WMS systems

Early shifts

Tools

RF scanning

WMS systems

Job description

Brand New Facility | Casual Roles with genuine pathway to Full-Time

HDS has just completed construction of our brand-new Acacia Ridge depot and we’re building the team that will launch and run it. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a major new facility – we’re looking for experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join us now, ahead of the operation going live in the coming weeks.

In the initial inbound and warehouse set-up phase, you’ll be working across ambient, chiller, and/or freezer areas in a double deep racking environment, receiving and putting away stock ahead of our clients transitioning across. During this period shifts will typically commence at approximately 5:00am. Once the operation goes live, additional shift times will open up as we transition to a 24/7 operation – providing genuine variety and ongoing opportunity for the right people. These are casual positions to begin with, and we’re committed to offering genuine pathways to full-time employment as the depot stabilises and the operation grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high reach forklift equipment safely and efficiently across ambient, chiller, and/or freezer areas within a double deep racking environment
• Support the inbound receiving and put-away process as the depot is set up and stocked ahead of going live
• Use RF scanning and WMS systems to manage stock movements accurately and in real time
• Adhere to all WHS requirements and safe work procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with the team to help establish a well-run, high-performing depot from day one

You’ll Bring:

• A current LF forklift licence with proven high reach operating experience – essential
• Proficiency with RF scanning and WMS systems – essential
• Comfort working early morning starts – initial shifts will commence at approximately 5:00am
• Flexibility to take on a range of shift times as the operation transitions to 24/7
• A strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliable attendance – especially important in a start-up environment

Why Join HDS?

• Get in from day one – play a hands-on role in launching and shaping a brand-new HDS depot
• Casual to full-time pathway – as the operation stabilises, we’re committed to converting the right people
• Growing shift variety as we transition to a 24/7 operation – flexibility opens up more opportunities
• Supportive team culture and a growing national cold storage logistics business with real career opportunities