High Reach Forklift Operator

Programmed Maintenance Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Mon-Fri work

Afternoon shift start 2PM

AU$40.00 per hour

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services in Port Melbourne is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator for ongoing Monday to Friday work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will operate a high reach forklift for about 30% of the shift, stack pallets for 70%, load trucks safely, build pallets to a high standard, and assist with general duties while maintaining a clean, safe and organised space.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence is essential.
• Experience operating high reach forklifts.
• Experience stacking pallets and loading trucks.
• Physically fit to perform manual handling tasks.
• Reliable with good attendance and long-term commitment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate a high reach forklift for ~30% of the shift.
• Organise and stack boxes onto pallets for ~70% of the shift.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Build and stack pallets to a high standard.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

LF forklift licence

High reach forklift

Pallet stacking

Loading trucks

Manual handling

Attendance

Job description

Programmed is currently seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a leading warehouse and distribution company based in Port Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for ongoing Monday to Friday work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on offer

• Ongoing Monday to Friday work
• Afternoon Shift Starting 2PM
• $40.00 per hour
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established client

About your new role

• Operating a high reach forklift for approximately 30% of the shift
• Organising and stacking boxes onto pallets for approximately 70% of the shift
• Loading trucks safely and efficiently
• Building and stacking pallets to a high standard
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures

About you

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential
• Previous high reach forklift experience
• Experience stacking pallets and loading trucks
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling duties
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and excellent attendance
• Looking for long‑term, ongoing employment
• Full Australian working rights
• Able to complete pre-employment requirements before commencing

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.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.