Reach Fork Lift Operators - Port Melbourne

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

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking experienced Reach Forklift Operators for a busy warehouse in Port Melbourne. The role involves operating a reach forklift, moving pallets, and supporting with picking and dispatch operations.

Key duties include pallet movement, scanning with RF devices, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Shifts include Day (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) and Afternoon (1:00 PM–11:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift licence.
• Proven experience operating a reach forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and high attention to detail.

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

Reach forklift

Forklift licence

RF scanner

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Fast-paced environment

Tools

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.