Warehouse Operator & Forklift Driver

Hoban; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Hoban is seeking an experienced Storeperson / Forklift Operator to join its Sydney manufacturing facility in Blacktown, NSW. This hands-on role combines high-reach and counterbalance forklift operation with replenishment, put-away, picking and general stores duties.

Hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm and Friday 8:00am–2:00pm; salary is $60,000–$65,000 plus super. You will support production and distribution, handling RF scanning and loading/unloading containers as part of a busy

Qualifications

• LF Forklift Licence required.
• Experience with high-reach and counterbalance forklifts.
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with RF scanning and put‑away.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Responsibilities

• Operate high‑reach and counterbalance forklifts, including Hyster equipment.
• Replenishment and put‑away activities up to 4–5 bays high.
• Pick components for the manufacturing team and finished-product orders for dispatch.
• Use RF scanning and paper‑based picking.
• Load and unload trucks, vans and incoming containers.
• Assist with approximately four incoming containers daily.
• Work on and off the forklift as required.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

High-reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

RF scanning

Pick/pack

Attention to detail

Australian Citizenship/PR

Tools

Hyster equipment

RF scanners

Job description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Storeperson / Forklift Operator to join a well-established HVAC manufacturer at its Sydney manufacturing facility. The organisation has a long history in the industry, employs more than 600 people across its group and manufactures commercial air-conditioning equipment locally in Sydney.

This is a hands‑on position combining high‑reach and counterbalance forklift operation with replenishment, put‑away, picking and general stores duties. You'll play an important role in keeping manufacturing supplied with the correct components accurately and on time.

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment, you'll support both production and distribution, picking components for the manufacturing team as well as finished‑product orders for dispatch.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm | Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Employment eligibility: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 + super

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high‑reach and counterbalance forklifts, including Hyster equipment
• Complete replenishment and put‑away activities, including racking up to 4-5 bays high
• Pick components and materials required by the manufacturing team
• Complete a combination of RF scanning and paper‑based picking
• Load and unload trucks, vans and incoming containers
• Assist with approximately four incoming containers per day as part of the broader team
• Work both on and off the forklift depending on daily operational requirements

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Storeperson / Forklift Operator to join a well-established HVAC manufacturer at its Sydney manufacturing facility. The organisation has a long history in the industry, employs more than 600 people across its group and manufactures commercial air-conditioning equipment locally in Sydney.

This is a hands‑on position combining high‑reach and counterbalance forklift operation with replenishment, put‑away, picking and general stores duties. You'll play an important role in keeping manufacturing supplied with the correct components accurately and on time.

The Role

Working within a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment, you'll support both production and distribution, picking components for the manufacturing team as well as finished‑product orders for dispatch.

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm | Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Blacktown, NSW
Employment eligibility: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 + super

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high‑reach and counterbalance forklifts, including Hyster equipment
• Complete replenishment and put‑away activities, including racking up to 4-5 bays high
• Pick components and materials required by the manufacturing team
• Pick finished‑product orders for distribution
• Complete a combination of RF scanning and paper‑based picking
• Load and unload trucks, vans and incoming containers
• Assist with approximately four incoming containers per day as part of the broader team
• Work both on and off the forklift depending on daily operational requirements

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety‑conscious and highly accurate, with:

• A current LF Forklift Licence
• Experience operating high‑reach and counterbalance forklifts
• Previous warehouse, stores, manufacturing or distribution experience
• Experience with RF scanning, pick/pack, replenishment and put‑away
• Confidence working both on and off the forklift
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of accurate, on‑time picking
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Experience with double‑deep racking or forklift attachments is advantageous but not essential, as training can be provided.

Training & Culture

You'll receive comprehensive buddy‑based training, with employees progressively signed off across different areas of the operation.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Storeperson/Forklift Operator looking for stable daytime hours, an early Friday finish and long‑term work within an established Australian manufacturing operation.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.