Night Shift Loader

KG Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Sheetmetal VIC is seeking a reliable Night Shift Loader to join the Victoria production and dispatch team. This hands-on role loads and unloads steel products, prepares customer orders, and supports safe, on-time deliveries each night.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will operate forklifts, check orders, and maintain a clean, safe warehouse while meeting busy shift demands. LF forklift licence and previous warehouse experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is required.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or dispatch is preferred.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliable with good attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks using forklifts and other handling equipment.
• Pick, check and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Handle steel coils, roofing sheets, flashings and sheet metal products safely.
• Verify products and quantities against delivery documents.
• Secure loads to minimise damage during transport.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Job description

Night Shift Loader | Design Sheetmetal VIC

Keep Freight Moving. Work Safely. Be Part of the Team.

Design Sheetmetal is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Night Shift Loader to join our production and dispatch team in Victoria.

As a leading Australian manufacturer of roofing, cladding, flashings, and sheet metal products, we pride ourselves on delivering quality products, exceptional service, and reliable on-time delivery. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer orders are loaded accurately, safely, and ready for dispatch each night.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll be responsible for loading and unloading steel products, preparing customer orders, and supporting the efficient operation of our warehouse and dispatch team.

About the Role

Working night shift, you'll ensure customer orders are picked, checked, and loaded safely while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in getting the job done right.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Pick, check, and prepare customer orders for dispatch
• Handle steel coils, roofing sheets, flashings, and sheet metal products safely
• Verify products and quantities against delivery documentation
• Secure loads to ensure safe transport and minimise damage
• Complete daily forklift pre‑start inspections and report any maintenance issues
• Receive, unload, and store incoming materials
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment
• Work closely with production and dispatch teams to meet delivery schedules
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and quality standards
• Assist with general warehouse and dispatch duties as required

About You

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or dispatch environment
• Experience handling long or heavy steel products is highly regarded
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with load restraint, chain restraint, or warehouse management systems will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join Design Sheetmetal?

• Permanent full-time night shift role
• Stable employment with a well-established Australian manufacturer
• Supportive and team-focused workplace
• Ongoing training and development
• Safe working environment with quality equipment
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing

Night Shift Hours

• Sunday: 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 pm to 5:00 am

If you're a dependable forklift operator who enjoys hands‑on work and wants to join a business that values safety, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.