LF Forklift Operator

Driver Hire Australia; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Overtime

Temp-to-perm

Job summary

Driver Hire Australia is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our Ormeau team on an immediate start. You will handle loading and unloading trucks in a fast-paced plasterboard transport environment and must be physically fit.

This role is Monday to Friday with overtime and the potential for temp-to-perm. An LF forklift licence and proven counterbalance experience are essential, with safety and independence as core requirements.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Proven counterbalance forklift experience.
• Previous experience in road transport and/or warehousing.
• Confidence loading and unloading trucks.
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Counterbalance forklift operation.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Following safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

LF forklift licence

Forklift experience

Physically fit

Job description

Forklift Driver – Immediate Start

Ormeau | $37 -$40/hr (dependant on shift) + Overtime + Super

Your New Company

Driver Hire is currently seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join a well‑established, family‑owned business based in Ormeau. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing, reliable work with a respected company.

Your New Job

In this role, you’ll be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, working with Plasterboard in a fast‑paced transport environment. Must be Physically fit as manual handling will be involved, you may be needed to be an offsider and help with the delivery of plasterboard.

This is Monday to Friday work, with overtime available, offering consistency and work‑life balance — plus the chance to go temp to perm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Counterbalance forklift operation
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Physically Fit
• Following safety and operational procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Proven counterbalance forklift experience
• Previous experience in road transport and/or warehousing
• Confidence loading and unloading trucks, Physically fit
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and able to work independently

What You’ll Get in Return

• Immediate start
• $37-$43 per hour(depandant on shift) + overtime + super
• Monday to Friday work
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity
• Support from a trusted recruitment partner