Forklift Operator - Team Lead

Gfg Alliance; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Health insurance discount via nib

Employee discounts

Job summary

InfraBuild Steel Centre, located in Bibra Lake, WA, is seeking a permanent full-time storeperson for a night shift from 10pm to 6am. You will lead up to 8 team members, pick/pack orders, load/unload trucks and operate an overhead crane and forklift, all while prioritising safety and efficiency.

The role offers a guaranteed night shift with overtime opportunities and a competitive base rate of 45.50 AUD per hour plus a weekly allowance of 103.50 AUD.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a warehouse setting.
• Strong safety focus and adherence to procedures.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 8 team members when required.
• Pick and pack customer orders.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Operate machinery (overhead crane, forklift).
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

High-risk forklift licence

Job description

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild business.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor and based at our Bibra Lake branch, you will ensure orders are picked, loaded, and ready for dispatch. You’ll be instrumental in keeping things running safely and efficiently.

This is a permanent full-time night shift role (10pm-6am) with overtime available. The base rate is $45.50/hr + $103.50/week allowance + Overtime.

What you will be doing:

• Play a senior role in the team, leading up to 8 team members when required
• Pick and pack customer orders
• Load and unload trucks
• Operate machinery (overhead crane, forklift)
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely

You will be rewarded with:

• Permanent, full-time hours with job security
• Team environment with supportive culture
• Generous salary with night shift loading, plus allowances
• Consistent overtime

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Hold a current high risk forklift licence (desirable)
• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Have a high regard for safety
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
• Have overhead crane experience (desirable)
• Team Leadership experience will be highly regarded, but not essential if you bring plenty of relevant storeperson experience.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Steel Centre supplies steel and building products through a national network of branches across metro and regional Australia.

Backed by InfraBuild’s integrated supply chain, we provide reliable access to Australian-made steel and a range of trusted distribution brands including Midalia Steel, Tonkin Steel and Steelforce.