High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Somerton!

Programmed Maintenance Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a long-term assignment in Somerton, VIC. Enjoy consistent day shifts from 7:30am to 3:30pm, with a pay rate of $36 per hour including casual loading.

The role offers potential for permanency and is based in the Northern Suburbs. You will operate both high reach and counterbalance forklifts, manage stock putaways, order picking, and inventory using RF scanners and WMS.

Qualifications

• Valid LF Forklift Licence with at least 2 years experience operating both high reach and counterbalance forklifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday long term.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have full work rights long-term.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and physically fit / able to lift up to 25kg.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to unload containers, load/unload trucks, and transport pallets, and high reach forklifts for stock putaways and order picking in high-density racking.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders, including sorting cartons, organizing stock by product type and lot number, and wrapping pallets to Australian standards.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems to accurately track inventory and stock movements.
• Support the efficient flow of goods between loading docks, storage areas, and dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, including sweeping floors, removing debris, and stacking empty pallets.
• Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures, including correct waste and recycling segregation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Driver in Somerton!

Programmed Maintenance Services – Somerton VIC

• Consistent long-term work on day shift 7:30am - 3:30pm (to commence ASAP)
• Pay rate of $36ph (including casual loading)
• Located in Somerton VIC (Northern Suburbs)
• Opportunities to go permanent

Programmed are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our client in Somerton who manufacture and supply lab consumables and supplies for pathology, hospital, medical research and scientific markets.

This is long-term assignment with opportunities to go permanent for the right candidate. Successful applicants must be available to commence ASAP for day shift 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to unload containers, load/unload trucks, and transport pallets, and high reach forklifts for stock putaways and order picking in high-density racking
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders, including sorting cartons, organizing stock by product type and lot number, and wrapping pallets to Australian standards
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems to accurately track inventory and stock movements
• Support the efficient flow of goods between loading docks, storage areas, and dispatch
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, including sweeping floors, removing debris, and stacking empty pallets
• Follow all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures, including correct waste and recycling segregation (cardboard and plastics)

Requirements:

• Valid LF Forklift Licence with at least 2 years experience operating both high reach AND counterbalance forklifts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday long term
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have full work rights long-term
• Must be reliable, punctual, and physically fit / able to lift up to 25kg
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.