High-Reach Forklift Operator - Chilled Warehouse

Manpower Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-perm

Afternoon shift

Chilled warehouse environment

Job summary

Manpower in Melbourne’s industrial sector is seeking a reliable High Reach Forklift Driver for a busy cold storage warehouse in Dandenong South. This role offers ongoing full-time hours with a casual arrangement and temp-to-permanent potential, a competitive hourly rate, and a supportive team environment.

You will operate high reach forklifts, handle putaways and stock replenishment, receive and dispatch goods, and perform cycle counts using RF scanners.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Experience operating high reach forklifts in a warehouse.
• Strong racking and putaway experience.
• Cold storage or chilled environment experience is advantageous.
• Reliable attendance and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Putaways and replenishment of stock within racking systems.
• Receive, unload and dispatch goods per procedures.
• Pick and palletise finished products accurately.
• Complete cycle counts and inventory checks.
• Maintain accurate stock movements using RF scanners and warehouse systems.
• Follow all OH&S and site safety requirements.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

High Reach Forklift

Cold storage experience

Team player

Tools

RF Scanners

Warehouse systems

Job description

High Reach Forklift Driver | Afternoon Shift | Dandenong South

Are you an experienced High Reach Forklift Driver looking for ongoing, full-time hours with a leading food manufacturing and distribution operation?

We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable High Reach Forklift Driver to join a busy cold storage warehouse based in Dandenong South. This is a casual opportunity offering consistent full-time hours, excellent pay rates, and genuine temp-to-permanent potential for the right candidate.

What's on Offer?

• $39.28 per hour + Super
• Additional $1.35 per hour Cold Storage Allowance
• Weekly pay
• Monday to Friday roster
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Ongoing work with stability
• Temp-to-permanent opportunity
• Supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklifts safely and efficiently
• Putaways and replenishment of stock within racking systems
• Receive, unload and dispatch goods in accordance with procedures
• Pick and palletise finished products accurately
• Complete cycle counts and inventory checks
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required
• Maintain accurate stock movements using RF scanners and warehouse systems
• Follow all OH&S and site safety requirements
• Work within a chilled warehouse environment (approximately 4°C)
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area

About You

To be successful, you will possess:

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Demonstrated experience operating high reach forklifts in a warehouse environment
• Strong racking and putaway experience
• Double Deep forklift experience highly regarded
• Experience working in cold storage or chilled environments advantageous
• Good understanding of warehouse and logistics operations
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic