Forklift Operator / Skilled Labourer – Immediate Start

Manpower Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Safe and supportive work environment

Job summary

Manpower Australia is seeking a Forklift Operator / Skilled Labourer for a short-term assignment in Derrimut, VIC. The role combines forklift operations with labouring duties, including dismantling timber framing and handling pallets, with a 6:30am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday schedule and immediate start.

Owned by a global supplier of premium architectural surfaces, the position offers $35.50 per hour plus super, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• LF Forklift Licence is required.
• Proven counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience operating 3.5T-4.5T forklifts.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labour.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3.5T-4.5T Hyster counterbalance forklifts.
• Load waste materials into industrial skips.
• Dismantle timber structures using hand and power tools.
• Remove bolts, brackets and fixings.
• Cut and prepare materials for disposal.
• General labouring and site clean‑up duties.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Counterbalance forklift experience

Operate 3.5T-4.5T forklifts

Hand and power tools

Safety awareness

Physically capable labour

Job description

Manpower Australia is seeking a Forklift Operator / Skilled Labourer for a short-term assignment in Derrimut, VIC. The role combines forklift operations with labouring duties, including dismantling timber framing and handling pallets, with a 6:30am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday schedule and immediate start.

Owned by a global supplier of premium architectural surfaces, the position offers $35.50 per hour plus super, and weekly pay.