Freight Handlers with Forlift Licence

Zoom Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment is hiring Freight Handlers with counterbalance forklift experience for seasonal opportunities commencing in November at our Melbourne site. Start dates are November 2026 with potential for ongoing work based on performance and operational needs.

Shifts run 8AM–4PM, 12PM–8PM, and 8PM–4AM. Roles involve loading/unloading, scanning, sorting, and moving freight with forklifts, ladders, and pallet jacks while maintaining safety and compliance throughout the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift in tight or confined spaces.
• Ability to load and unload freight manually and with a forklift.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks, vans, cages, pallets and containers manually and with forklift.
• Moving mail and parcels safely throughout the facility.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift in tight and confined spaces.
• Loading and unloading ULDs.
• Manually loading and unloading freight.
• Using pallet jacks, stackers and other load-shifting equipment.
• Supporting warehouse and parcel processing operations.
• Working closely with the operations team.
• Following all safety and compliance procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Pallet jacks

Stackers

Job description

Pay Rate: $38.31 - $50.00 per hour + applicable shift loadings

Employment Type: Seasonal Casual

Start Dates: November 2026

Zoom Recruitment is hiring Freight Handlers with counterbalance Forklift experience for seasonal opportunities commencing in November

We have limited positions available across each shift, so don't wait to apply. Once positions are filled, recruitment for that shift may close.

The Opportunity

These seasonal roles are expected to commence from November and continue through the Christmas period

There may also be opportunities for ongoing work for the right fit, depending on performance, reliability and operational requirements.

Available Shifts

• 8AM - 4PM (Unloading trucks with Forklift, Scanning and Manual sorting of freight)
• 12PM - 8PM (Manual sorting, scanning, moving cages around with Forklift)
• 8PM - 4AM (Manual sorting and Forklift work)

Limited positions are available in each shift. Apply early to secure your preferred shift before positions are filled.

The Role

As a freight handler you will be responsible for:

Loading and unloading trucks, vans, cages, pallets and containers manually and with forklift

Moving mail and parcels safely throughout the facility

Operating a counterbalance forklift in tight and confined working spaces

Loading and unloading Unit Loading Devices (ULDs)

Manually loading and unloading freight

Using pallet jacks, stackers and other load-shifting equipment

Supporting warehouse and parcel processing operations

Working closely with the operations team

Following all safety and compliance procedures

What We're Looking For

Experienced Counterbalance Forklift Drivers

Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift in tight and confined spaces is essential

Ability to safely manoeuvre and operate a forklift in busy, high-traffic areas

Previous forklift experience in a warehouse, logistics or similar environment

Strong safety awareness

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable with physical work and regularly lifting up to 16kg

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Able to follow safety, compliance and operational procedures

Comfortable handling parcels that may contain meat and/or alcohol products

Police Check completed within the last 6 months, or willing to obtain one

Pay Rates

$38.31 - $50.00 per hour + applicable shift loadings

AM: $38.31 + 15% loading

PM: $38.31 + 15% loading

Night Shift: $38.31 + 30% loading

Junior rates apply to applicants under 21 years of age.