Warehouse and Production Assistant/Forklift operator

Worthwhile Recruiting; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Mon-Fri 7:00–3:30 (flexibility)

Casual rate $35ph + Super

2-week initial assignment withPossible

Fairfield East location

Job summary

Worthwhile Recruiting is seeking a Warehouse and Production Assistant with a current LF forklift licence for a short-term assignment in Fairfield East, NSW. The role involves safe movement of coffins and bulky stock, loading/unloading to trucks, and general warehouse duties.

It is a casual, non-pick-and-pack position with immediate start and regular weekday hours. Typical hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Experience safely handling heavy, oversized or bulky items.
• Good physical fitness and confidence completing repetitive manual-handling tasks.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Full availability for the duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Safely moving and handling empty coffins and other large, bulky stock.
• Loading and unloading coffins onto and from delivery trucks.
• Using trolleys and other equipment to move stock around the factory and warehouse.
• Operating a forklift when required.
• Preparing and organising stock for deliveries.
• Assisting with workshop and warehouse clean-up.
• Completing general warehouse duties as directed.

Skills

Forklift operator

Heavy lifting

Manual handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Safety-first

Job description

Warehouse and Production Assistant/Forklift operator

Our client, a trusted manufacturer and distributor of coffins, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Assistant with a current LF forklift licence for a short-term assignment in Fairfield East.

This is a physically active role involving the safe movement of large, bulky stock. You will help prepare coffins for transport and load and unload them between the factory, trolleys and delivery trucks. This is not a traditional pick-and-pack position.

What you will be doing

• Safely moving and handling empty coffins and other large, bulky stock
• Loading and unloading coffins onto and from delivery trucks
• Using trolleys and other equipment to move stock around the factory and warehouse
• Operating a forklift when required
• Preparing and organising stock for deliveries
• Assisting with workshop and warehouse clean-up
• Completing general warehouse duties as directed

What we are looking for

• Previous experience loading and unloading trucks
• Experience safely handling heavy, oversized or bulky items
• Good physical fitness and confidence completing repetitive manual-handling tasks
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever needed
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong commitment to workplace safety
• Full availability for the duration of the assignment

What's on offe

• Immediate start
• Monday to Friday, generally 7:00 am-3:30 pm, with some flexibility
• Casual rate $35ph + Super
• Initial 2-week casual assignment, with the possibility of extension depending on workload and suitability
• Fairfield East location

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.