Trade Centre Forklift Operator

Maroochydore Trade Centre; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Bunnings and Wesfarm$

Free OnePass membership

Access to 100+ exclusive team member福利

12 weeks paid parental leave

Festive gifts and discounted cafe

Job summary

Bunnings in Maroochydore is hiring a Forklift Operator to support our Trade Centre operations. You will safely move stock, load and unload deliveries, and maintain accurate inventories to ensure timely project deliveries.

Join a busy team committed to safety, efficiency, and customer service. A current forklift licence and experience in a warehouse setting are preferred, with Monday–Friday availability and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is required.
• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or trade centre environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy and fast-paced setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a focus on safety.
• Availability to work Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport goods within the Trade Centre.
• Organise and maintain stock in the Trade Centre, ensuring products are easily accessible.
• Assist in keeping accurate inventory records and stock control.
• Ensure safe and efficient storage of goods, maintaining a clean and organised warehouse environment.
• Assist with stock takes and reporting discrepancies when necessary.
• Collaborate with the team to fulfil customer orders quickly and accurately.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist with customer service as required, including loading customer vehicles when needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Stock management

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Maroochydore Trade Centre – Maroochydore QLD

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

Free standard OnePass membership

Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role:

Our Trade Centre's operate a little differently to our retail sites providing a delivery and pick up solution for key building lines, delivering bulk quantities of materials to building sites. We partner with our commercial customers, helping them manage their projects with a ‘whole of build’ solution.

As a Forklift Operator, you will play an essential role in the efficient operation of our Trade Centre by ensuring the smooth movement of stock, products, and materials. You will be responsible for safely operating a forklift to transport goods, load and unload deliveries, and maintain accurate inventory records. This role is vital to supporting our trade customers and ensuring the timely delivery of products for their projects.

Our Trade Centre's are busy supporting our trade customers regardless of weather or season, so we're always on the lookout for great team to join us.

What’s involved:

Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport goods within the Trade Centre

Organise and maintain stock in the Trade Centre, ensuring products are easily accessible

Assist in keeping accurate inventory records and assist with stock control

Ensure safe and efficient storage of goods, maintaining a clean and organised warehouse environment

Assist with stock takes and reporting discrepancies when necessary

Collaborate with the team to fulfil customer orders quickly and accurately

Adhere to all safety protocols and operational procedures to maintain a safe work environment

Assist with customer service as required, including loading customer vehicles when needed

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Operator with a strong commitment to safety and operational efficiency, along with a customer-first attitude and the ability to work independently.

You’ll need:

A current valid forklift licence

Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or trade centre environment is preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently in a busy and fast-paced environment

Good communication and teamwork skills

A positive, can-do attitude and a focus on safety

Availability to work flexible hours Monday-Friday

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.