High Reach / Counterbalance Forklift Operators – Rocklea, Qld

Labourforce; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Labourforce is seeking experienced High Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Operators for a Rocklea, QLD position. Shifts run 6:00 am – 2:00 pm with a pay rate of $38.00 per hour, and a pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.

On-site parking is available. Responsibilities include loading trucks on the dock, stock putaways, and replenishment using High Reach forklifts, in a cold storage environment.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence with minimum 1 year of High Reach and Counterbalance experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a cold storage environment.
• Strong understanding of load restraint and Chain of Responsibility (CoR).
• Reliability, attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Loading trucks on the dock.
• Putaways and stock replenishment using High Reach forklifts.
• Operating in a cold storage environment (4°C in chiller, -24°C in freezer).

Skills

Forklift operation

High Reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Load restraint

CoR knowledge

Safety consciousness

Job description

Our client, a well-established provider of 3PL, freight handling, and transport services, is seeking experienced High Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Operators to join their growing team in Rocklea.

About the Role

• Shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Pay Rate: $38.00 per hour
• Location: Rocklea, QLD
• Responsibilities include:
• Loading trucks on the dock
• Putaways and stock replenishment using High Reach forklifts
• Operating in a cold storage environment (4°C in chiller, -24°C in freezer)

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current forklift licence with minimum 1 year of High Reach and Counterbalance experience
• At least 1 year of experience working in a cold storage environment
• Strong understanding of load restraint and knowledge of Chain of Responsibility (CoR)
• Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety

What's on Offer

• Opportunity for permanent employment for the right candidate
• On-site parking available
• Competitive starting pay rate of $38.00 per hour

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All successful applicants will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical (conducted onsite by our Occupational Nurse during the interview process), which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.