Forklift Stores

Select Aust Sydney; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay 54.27/hr

Potential permanent placement

Extra shifts during peak season

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a reliable High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Operator for a leading national beverage distributor. This temporary-to-perm role offers a fixed night shift (Mon-Wed, 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM) with extra shifts during the peak Christmas/New Year period.

You will operate forklifts safely, pick-pack, stage and dispatch alcohol and beverage products, receive and unload stock, and perform general warehouse duties while adhering to WHS procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid Australian LF Forklift Licence with proven operational experience.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual lifting.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work night shifts.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Able to provide National Police Clearance.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Pick-packing, staging, and preparing orders of alcohol and beverage products for dispatch.
• Receiving, loading, and unloading stock.
• Conducting manual handling tasks and general warehouse duties as required.
• Adhering strictly to site WHS procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Manual handling

Reliability

Job description

Job Type: Temporary position | Full time position

Job Description

About the Role We are currently seeking a reliable, safety-conscious High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a leading national beverage distributor. This role offers immediate, consistent night-shift work running through until Easter , with plenty of extra shifts available over the busy Christmas & holiday period . For the right candidate who demonstrates reliability and a strong work ethic, there is a genuine opportunity for a temp-to-perm transition .

Key Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Pick-packing, staging, and preparing orders of alcohol and beverage products for dispatch.
• Receiving, loading, and unloading stock.
• Conducting manual handling tasks and general warehouse duties as required.
• Adhering strictly to site WHS procedures and quality standards.

What's on Offer?

• Attractive Pay: Earn $54.27/hr all-inclusive night rate.
• Work-Life Balance: Set core schedule across 3 nights (Mon-Wed, 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM) with your late week/weekends free.
• Extra Hours: Plenty of additional shifts available across the peak Christmas/New Year season to boost your earnings.
• Career Growth: Strong potential to secure permanent employment based on performance.
• Great Culture: Work with a well-established, national brand with supportive team leadership.

What You'll Need

• Valid Australian LF Forklift Licence with proven operational experience.
• Physical fitness and the ability to comfortably perform manual lifting/pick-packing tasks.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to working night shifts.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to provide or pass a National Police Clearance.
• Full Australian working rights.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.