High-Reach Forklift Operator - 5am Start, Path to Full-Time

Home Delivery Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Delivery Services is launching a brand-new depot in Acacia Ridge and is hiring experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join the team from day one. This casual role offers a genuine pathway to full-time as the operation grows, with early shifts starting around 5:00am and potential progression to 24/7 scheduling.

You will work across ambient, chiller and/or freezer zones in a double-deep racking environment, contributing to inbound and stock put-away during the build phase and beyond.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence with high reach operating experience.
• Proficiency with RF scanning and WMS systems.
• Comfort with early-morning starts (5:00am).
• Flexibility to transition to 24/7 operation.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklift across ambient, chiller and/or freezer areas in a double deep racking environment.
• Support inbound receiving and put-away during depot setup.
• Use RF scanning and WMS to manage stock movements accurately and in real time.
• Adhere to WHS requirements and safe work procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with the team to establish a well-run, high-performing depot from day one.

Skills

High Reach Forklift

LF Licence

RF scanning

WMS systems

Early shifts

Tools

RF scanning

WMS systems

Job description

Brand New Facility | Casual Roles with genuine pathway to Full-Time

HDS has just completed construction of our brand-new Acacia Ridge depot and we’re building the team that will launch and run it. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a major new facility – we’re looking for experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join us now, ahead of the operation going live in the coming weeks.

In the initial inbound and warehouse set-up phase, you’ll be working across ambient, chiller, and/or freezer areas in a double deep racking environment, receiving and putting away stock ahead of our clients transitioning across. During this period shifts will typically commence at approximately 5:00am. Once the operation goes live, additional shift times will open up as we transition to a 24/7 operation – providing genuine variety and ongoing opportunity for the right people. These are casual positions to begin with, and we’re committed to offering genuine pathways to full-time employment as the depot stabilises and the operation grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high reach forklift equipment safely and efficiently across ambient, chiller, and/or freezer areas within a double deep racking environment
• Support the inbound receiving and put-away process as the depot is set up and stocked ahead of going live
• Use RF scanning and WMS systems to manage stock movements accurately and in real time
• Adhere to all WHS requirements and safe work procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with the team to help establish a well-run, high-performing depot from day one

You’ll Bring:

• A current LF forklift licence with proven high reach operating experience – essential
• Proficiency with RF scanning and WMS systems – essential
• Comfort working early morning starts – initial shifts will commence at approximately 5:00am
• Flexibility to take on a range of shift times as the operation transitions to 24/7
• A strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliable attendance – especially important in a start-up environment

Why Join HDS?

• Get in from day one – play a hands-on role in launching and shaping a brand-new HDS depot
• Casual to full-time pathway – as the operation stabilises, we’re committed to converting the right people
• Growing shift variety as we transition to a 24/7 operation – flexibility opens up more opportunities
• Supportive team culture and a growing national cold storage logistics business with real career opportunities

Apply Now!

If you’re an experienced high reach operator with double deep racking experience who’s ready to hit the ground running at a brand-new facility, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the HDS Acacia Ridge team from the very beginning.

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