Warehouse Operator / Forklift Driver

O'Brien Glass Industries Limited; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career pathways

Team culture

Incentive programs

Volunteering leave

Employee discounts

Relocation potential

Job summary

O’Brien Glass Industries Limited is seeking a hands‑on Warehouse Operator with a Forklift Licence for our National Distribution Centre in Padstow. The role involves receiving stock, picking/packing, dispatch preparation, and safe forklift operation within a collaborative team.

You should bring at least 6 months warehouse and forklift experience, a strong eye for detail, reliable transport, and full Australian work rights. Training and career pathways are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience with forklift operation.
• Reliable, safety‑focused and able to work in a team.
• Full Australian work rights and ability to complete a pre‑employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Receiving stock and managing inventory accurately.
• Picking, packing and preparing dispatches.
• Operating forklifts safely and confidently.
• Loading/unloading windscreens and glass products.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse.
• Handling stock with care to minimise breakage.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Stock receiving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity.-- At O’Brien, we’re proud to be known for quality, care and exceptional service — and that starts with our people.

We’re looking for a hands‑on, safety‑focused Warehouse Operator with a Forklift Licence to join our National Distribution Centre in Padstow and help us continue delivering the service our customers trust.

If you’re reliable, team‑oriented and ready to build a long‑term career with a respected Australian brand, we’d love to welcome you.

Why Build Your Career with O’Brien

$40.87 per hour + Super (Increasing to $41.41 per hour Jan 27)

Day shift: Monday–Friday, 11.30am–8.00pm

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Ongoing training, development and genuine career pathways
• Supportive team culture built on safety, respect and collaboration
• Incentive and recognition programs celebrating great work
• Community service/volunteering leave — give back with us
• Employee discounts across O’Brien services and partner brands
• Future relocation to our new, state‑of‑the‑art Badgerys Creek facility (2027)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receiving stock and managing inventory accurately
• Picking, packing and preparing dispatches
• Operating forklifts safely and confidently
• Loading/unloading windscreens and glass products
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse
• Handling stock with care to minimise breakage

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Reliable transport to and from work
• Minimum 6 months warehouse + forklift experience
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills
• Clear communication and a positive team attitude
• Physically fit and able to lift/pick glass products
• Full Australian work rights
• Ability to complete a pre‑employment medical

Be Part of Something Bigger At O’Brien, you’re not just joining a warehouse — you’re joining a team that takes pride in doing things the right way, supporting each other and delivering quality every day.

At O’Brien, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O’Brien is also part of Belron®, worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents.

Founded in February1924 by Frank G. O’Brien on Allen Street, Waterloo, O’Brien® began as a silvering business with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well‑being. Over the years, we’ve grown to become Australia’s leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company. Today, O’Brien® operates nationwide, offering a wide range of automotive care products and services to both retail and wholesale customers. Each year, we serve over 360,000 motorists, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our expertise extends beyond vehicles - since 1924, O’Brien® has also been a trusted provider of quality glass products and services for Australian homes and businesses. Our tailored glazing solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of every customer. In 2018 O'Brien® andLaser & Electrical Plumbing untied their expertise, giving rise to O'Brien Plumbing and Electrical enabling O'Brien® to offer a complete range of a complete range of products and services across Australia. O'Brien® is also part of Belron®, a global leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration, operating in over 40 countries across 6 continents. At O'Brien®, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to our customers and employees.