forklift stores

HR Partners; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Temp-to-perm pathway

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a reliable High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a leading national beverage distributor in Australia. The role offers immediate, consistent night-shift work through Easter, with extra shifts available during Christmas and New Year, and a genuine temp-to-perm transition for the right candidate.

Requirements include a valid Australian LF Forklift Licence with proven experience, physical fitness for lifting tasks, reliability for night shifts, and ability to

Qualifications

• Valid Australian LF Forklift Licence with proven operational experience.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual lifting/picking tasks.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to working night shifts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to provide or pass a 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 operator

LF Licence

Night shift ready

Job description

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.

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.