Warehouse Operator

Excel Events; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Events is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Assistant to support our event operations in Melbourne. You will manage incoming equipment, prep orders, load and unload trucks, and keep the warehouse clean and well-presented for rapid event turnover.

We value reliability, physical fitness and a positive team player attitude in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and public holiday shifts may be required during busy periods, with training and guidance from an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and ability to handle repetitive lifting.
• Experience as a forklift operator is preferred.
• Reliable and punctual with a professional presentation.
• Organised, practical and able to work independently.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Positive team player with strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays during busy periods.
• Committed to workplace safety and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and organising incoming event equipment.
• Picking and preparing orders for upcoming events.
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining an organized, clean and well-presented warehouse.
• Inspecting, cleaning and preparing equipment for hire.
• Assisting with stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Delivering event equipment from the warehouse to event sites when required.
• Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and ensure equipment is ready for each event.

Skills

Forklift operator

Manual handling

Reliable

Punctual

Organised

Flexible hours

Job description

Working alongside our experienced warehouse and event crews, you will be responsible for keeping our warehouse and event operations running efficiently. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in keeping things organised and wants to be part of a professional, fast-paced team.

Key responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and organising incoming event equipment.
• Picking and preparing orders for upcoming events.
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining an organized, clean and well-presented warehouse.
• Inspecting, cleaning and preparing equipment for hire.
• Assisting with stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Delivering event equipment from the warehouse to event sites when required.
• Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and ensure equipment is ready for each event.

About you

• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and repetitive lifting.
• Experienced Forklift operator.
• Reliable, punctual and well presented.
• Organised, practical and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and public holidays during busy periods.
• Committed to workplace safety and taking care of equipment.

About us

• Excel Events is an established event hire company specialising in marquees, temporary structures, flooring, tables, chairs and a wide range of event equipment.
• Training and support from an experienced team.
• A varied, hands-on role within the event industry.
• Opportunities to develop skills across warehouse and event operations.
• Potential for career growth within the organisation.
• A friendly, team-oriented working environment.