High Reach Forklift Drivers, Counterbalance Operators & Storespeople

Summit Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime available

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Summit Recruitment is recruiting for experienced High Reach Forklift Drivers, Counterbalance Operators, and General Store people for ongoing, stable roles with top-tier logistics and manufacturing companies.

Shift options include Day, Afternoon and Night. Roles offer 38+ hour weeks with weekly pay. A valid LF Licence and at least 12 months of warehouse experience are required, with a safety-first mindset and reliable transportation to sites across Western Sydney and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Valid LF Licence with recent experience.
• Minimum 12 months of warehouse or fast-paced supply chain experience.
• Strong commitment to WHS policies and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate High Reach forklifts, stacking/retrieving pallets up to 6–8 bays high in narrow aisles.
• Operate Counterbalance forklifts for loading/unloading trucks and move heavy freight.
• Pick, pack, receive stock, wrap pallets, and maintain a clean warehouse environment.

Skills

LF Licence

Warehouse Experience

Safety Mindset

Reliability

Job description

High Reach Forklift Drivers, Counterbalance Operators & Storespeople

We are currently recruiting for experienced High Reach Forklift Drivers, Counterbalance Operators, and General Store people for ongoing, stable roles with top-tier logistics and manufacturing companies.

High Reach Forklift Drivers: $36 – $42 / hour depending on shift

Counterbalance Forklift Drivers: $34 – $38 / hour

General Store people: $30 – $34 / hour

Shift Options

Day Shift: Standard morning starts (e.g., 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Afternoon Shift: Late starts with generous shift loadings (e.g., 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Night Shift: Premium rates for overnight operations

Key Responsibilities

High Reach Operating: Safely operating high-reach trucks to stack and retrieve pallets up to 6–8 bays high in narrow aisles.

Counterbalance Operating: Loading and unloading trucks, containers, and moving heavy freight across the warehouse floor.

General Warehousing: Picking and packing orders using RF scanners, receiving stock, pallet wrapping, and maintaining a clean work environment.

What You Need

Valid LF Licence: Current forklift licence with proven, recent experience.

Warehouse Experience: Minimum 12 months of working in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Safety First Mindset: Strong commitment to WHS policies and safe operating procedures.

Reliability: Punctual, hard-working, and looking for a long-term opportunity.

Transport: Reliable transport to get to sites across Western Sydney (including Wetherill Park, Eastern Creek, Blacktown, and Liverpool).

What’s in it for You?

Consistent Hours: Steady 38+ hour weeks with plenty of overtime available.

Weekly Pay: Get paid on time, every single week, directly into your account.

Supportive Agency: A dedicated recruitment consultant to help guide you through your placement.