Trade Centre Forklift Operator

Bunnings; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount at Bunnings and Wesfarm2

Free OnePass membership

Exclusive team member benefits

12 weeks paid parental leave

Festive gifts and cafe discounts

Career development pathway

Job summary

Bunnings is hiring a Forklift Operator for our Trade Centre on the Sunshine Coast. You will safely load, unload and transport goods, organise stock, and ensure accurate inventory records to support fast, accurate customer orders for building projects.

This role demands a current forklift licence and experience in a busy warehouse or trade centre. You’ll work Monday to Friday with flexible hours, uphold safety protocols, collaborate with a friendly team, and help deliver a reliable, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Current valid forklift licence.
• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or trade centre environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours 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 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Forklift licence (certificate)

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

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.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [e-mail].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

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.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that’s backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together.

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.