Reach Fork Lift Operators - Port Melbourne

Programmed; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking experienced Reach Forklift Operators to join a busy warehouse team in Port Melbourne. The role involves operating a reach forklift, moving pallets, organising incoming freight and assisting with warehouse picking and dispatch operations to meet daily deadlines.

Day shift 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Afternoon shift 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM are available. You must hold a current forklift licence and have proven reach forklift experience.

Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift licence.
• Experience operating a reach forklift in a warehouse.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Must wear yellow high-visibility clothing and steel-cap safety boots.
• Completion of the mandatory online induction before commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach forklift to move and organise pallets.
• Use an electronic pallet jack to manoeuvre pick trolleys to designated areas.
• Unload pallets from trucks and transfer them to the warehouse floor.
• Sort and organise pallets according to colour-coding requirements.
• Use an RF scanner to scan and place invoices into designated pick boxes.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tools

Reach forklift

Pallet jack

RF scanner

Job description

We are currently seeking experienced Reach Forklift Operators to join a busy warehouse team in Port Melbourne.

This role involves operating a reach forklift, moving pallets, organising incoming freight and assisting with warehouse picking and dispatch operations.

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Reach Forklift Operators to join a busy warehouse team in Port Melbourne.

This role involves operating a reach forklift, moving pallets, organising incoming freight and assisting with warehouse picking and dispatch operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a reach forklift to move and organise pallets.
• Use an electronic pallet jack to manoeuvre pick trolleys to designated areas.
• Unload pallets from trucks and transfer them to the warehouse floor.
• Sort and organise pallets according to colour-coding requirements.
• Use an RF scanner to scan and place invoices into designated pick boxes.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Requirements

• Current and valid forklift licence.
• Proven experience and confidence operating a reach forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
• Yellow high-visibility clothing and steel-cap safety boots.
• Completion of the mandatory online induction before commencing work.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.