Forklift Operators (High Reach)

Home Delivery Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

New facility

7-day operation

1pm start

Casual to full-time pathway

Job summary

Home Delivery Services – Eastern Creek NSW is launching a brand-new depot and seeking experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join the team. The role supports a fast-paced, start-up environment with an on-site operation and a 1pm start, in a new facility designed for growth.

You'll operate high reach forklifts across ambient and chiller zones, contribute to inbound stock put-away, and use RF scanning and WMS to track movements.

Qualifications

• Requires a current LF forklift licence with proven high reach operating experience.
• Proficiency with RF scanning and WMS systems.
• Comfort working early morning starts.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy and reliable attendance.
• Experience with replenishment and put-away in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklift equipment safely and efficiently across ambient and chiller areas within a double deep racking environment.
• Support inbound receiving and put-away as the depot is set up and stocked ahead of going live.
• Use RF scanning and WMS systems to manage stock movements 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

LF forklift licence

RF scanning

WMS systems

Early mornings

Safety compliance

Attendance reliability

Replenishment experience

Job description

Home Delivery Services – Eastern Creek NSW

Ongoing work | On-site parking | New Facility | 7 Day Operation | 1pm Start

HDS has just completed construction of our brand-new Eastern Creek 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high reach forklift equipment safely and efficiently across ambient and chiller 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
• Comfort working early morning starts
• A strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliable attendance – especially important in a start-up environment
• Experience with replenishment and put away in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends is highly regarded as our client operates 7 days

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
• Supportive team culture and a growing national cold storage logistics business with real career opportunities