Operations - Forklift Operator

Mainfreight; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5-day induction

Internal and external training

Career progression

Overtime if required

Annual salary reviews

Team profit share bonus

Onsite kitchen

Uniforms included

Job summary

Mainfreight Transport Sydney is seeking energetic and reliable team members to join our Operations Team in Prestons. You will work in a large team within a purpose-built facility, with opportunities for career progression through our “promote from within” philosophy.

Key duties include safe operation of a counterbalance forklift, loading and unloading interstate linehaul vehicles, manual load restraint per CoR, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift Licence (preferred but not required).
• Experience in warehouse operations.
• Reliable and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a counterbalance forklift.
• Loading and unloading of interstate linehaul vehicles.
• Load restraint in line with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.
• Working as part of a strong team.
• Scanning and checking freight.
• Adhering to safety procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Reliable attitude

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Job description

Mainfreight Transport Sydney is currently seeking energetic and reliable team members join our Operations Team. Based in our purpose-built Transport facility in Prestons, you will be responsible for working in a large team in the heart of one of the countries largest freight Operations. We are looking for team members who thrive in a fast-paced working environment, enjoy working as part of a team and have ambition for career progression as part of our ‘promote from within’ philosophy.

Benefits include:

A competitive annual salary.

5-day induction to our business

On going internal and external training

Career progression into management roles

Overtime if required

Annual salary reviews based on performance

Team profit share bonus

Onsite kitchen with head chef

Uniforms included

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safe Operation of a counterbalance forklift

Loading and unloading of interstate linehaul vehicles

Load restraint in line with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

Working as part of a strong team

Scanning and checking freight

Adhering to safety procedures

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Skills & Requirements:

Forklift Licence (preferred but not required)

Experience in warehouse operations

Reliable and a positive attitude

Strong attention to detail

Commitment to safety

Working hours:

Monday to Friday

2pm – 11.30pm

5am – 2.30pm

Who we are:

Mainfreight is in the business of international supply chain logistics. Put simply, we partner with our customers to provide qualitative end-to‑end freight services including warehousing, domestic and international distribution as well as worldwide air and ocean freight services. With teams and branches spanning Europe, Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the Americas, we keep actively broadening our international presence. Additionally, as a publicly listed company on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, we persistently strive toward realising our 100‑year vision.