Forklift Operators - Perth

Labourforce; Perth, City Of Kalamunda, Cockburn; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Labourforce WA is seeking experienced High Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Operators to support clients around Perth, including Bayswater, Forrestfield and Bibra Lake. DAY shifts available, Monday to Friday, starts between 6am and 8am, 8 hours per day.

You will need unlimited working rights in Australia, at least 2 years' high reach and counterbalance forklift experience, own car, and proven ability to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Unlimited working rights in Australia (full-time hours).
• High Reach and Counterbalance forklift experience of at least 2 years (Australia).
• Own car required to access sites with limited public transport.
• Experience with RF SMART System and high reach forklifts for Bibra Lake role is desirable.
• Ability to meet KPIs and operate in a busy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate High Reach and Counterbalance forklifts to pick, unload and load goods.
• Carry out pick packing using RF scanners and sheets, and use RF SMART systems.
• Label products and perform manual handling up to 25kg+.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Work well in a team and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

High Reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

RF SMART System

RF scanners

Tugger machines

Job description

Labourforce WA are currently seeking experienced High Reach & Counterbalance Forklift Operators to work for our clients based all around Perth (specifically, Bayswater, Forrestfield & Bibra Lake)

About the role:

• Must be able to work Monday to Friday
• DAY shifts on offer (starts between 6am-8am, working 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Exact hours will depend on the client)
• Pay rate from $34p/h (inclusive of casual loading)
• Duties include (but not limited to) using counterbalance and reach trucks to pick products, using counterbalance to unload & load trucks, pick packing using pick sheets/RF scanners & RF SMART systems/Tugger machines, manual handling (25kgs+), labelling products etc
• Immediate starts available pending successful interview
• Temp to perm opportunity – must have a steady work history

**Please note the shift times, working days and pay rates are non-negotiable**

You will need:

• Unlimited working rights in Australia (hours are full time) are essential (no WHV due to 6 month limitation, no student visas due to 48hr F/N limitation)
• High Reach forklift and/or Counterbalance experience of at least 2 years is essential (in Australia)
• RF SMART System and High Reach Forklift experience is essential for one of our clients in Bibra Lake, but not essential for other roles. Please state if you have experience using this system in your resume.
• Must have your own car to get to work (no sites accessible by public transport)
• Have excellent recent experience in busy warehouse operating a high reach forklift and counterbalance forklifts
• Previous experience with and able to meet KPI's
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be computer literate
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be fit, healthy and able to perform heavy lifting when required
• High level of pride in work
• Ability to work well within a team environment

All successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test.
You will then be subject to random drug and alcohol testing on site