Store Person / Forklift Operator For Steel Industry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full training on forklifts and crane

Career development opportunities

Immediate start available

Supportive team environment

Australian-owned business

Job summary

Programmed is seeking a Store person / Forklift Operator for a steel industry environment. The role focuses on safe handling of steel coils, crane loading, and accurate stock control with RF technology.

A strong safety mindset and forklift experience are essential for a hands-on warehouse position in Dandenong South. Immediate start available for the right candidate, with full training on 10T-12T forklifts and overhead crane operations.

Qualifications

• Forklift License (essential)
• Experience operating counterbalance forklifts, ideally 5T-12T
• Previous warehouse, stores, or steel industry experience
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to perform manual handling and physical work
• Basic computer skills for stock receipting and inventory management
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Overhead crane experience advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Operating 5T and 12T counterbalance forklifts
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Handling and stripping steel coils
• Operating a C-hook crane to load machinery (training provided)
• Booking incoming stock using warehouse systems
• Using RF scanners to locate and track inventory
• Working collaboratively within the coil bay team to meet operational targets
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Basic computer skills

Communication

Tools

RF scanners

Counterbalance forklifts 5T-12T

Overhead crane

C-hook crane (training provided)

Job description

• Attractive Pay
• Dandenong South Location
• Day Shift | Monday to Friday

Store person / Forklift Operator For Steel Industry

Our client is a proud Australian manufacturer and distributor of steel building products, steel long products, steel sheet and coil. With over 20 years of industry experience, are specialists in steel products and accessories and products.

We are currently seeking an experienced Store person / Forklift Operator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-focused warehouse professional with experience in steel, aluminum, paper, cardboard, or similar industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating 5T and 12T counterbalance forklifts
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Handling and stripping steel coils
• Operating a C-hook crane to load machinery (training provided)
• Booking incoming stock using warehouse systems
• Using RF scanners to locate and track inventory
• Working collaboratively within the coil bay team to meet operational targets
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current Forklift License (essential)
• Experience operating counterbalance forklifts, ideally 5T-12T
• Previous warehouse, stores, or steel industry experience
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to perform manual handling and physical work
• Basic computer skills for stock receipting and inventory management
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Overhead crane experience (advantageous but not essential)

What's On Offer?

• Full training provided on 10T-12T forklifts and overhead crane operations
• Stable and growing Australian-owned business
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Immediate start available for the right candidate

Join the Programmed community and work for a company who values your safety and wellbeing

To be considered for this role you must be able to provide one Proof of Right to Work Document.

Please note all applications will be treated as private and confidential

Consultant

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Reference number: 78039
Profession:Transport & LogisticsWarehouse & Distribution

Company: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
Date posted: 6th Oct, 2026