Yard Forklift Driver

Programmed GO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Mon–Fri schedule

Leading industry leader

Safety focused culture

Skills development

Job summary

Programmed GO in Sydney’s west is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a busy distribution yard in Chipping Norton on an ongoing basis. You will operate a forklift in a fast‑paced environment, loading and unloading products, picking and packing orders with RF scanning, and maintaining safety around other vehicles and staff.

The role has Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm shifts, with a pay rate of $39.97 per hour and opportunities for on‑the‑job training and progression.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence required.
• Previous forklift operating experience required.
• RF scanning experience is desirable.
• Good manual handling skills required.
• Ability to pass a police check.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift throughout the yard.
• Load and unload products.
• Pick and pack orders using RF scanning.
• Prepare products for distribution.
• Manual handling and general yard duties.
• Handle large, awkward freight on the forklift.
• Work safely around other vehicles, equipment and team members.

Skills

LF forklift licence

Forklift experience

RF scanning experience

Manual handling

Ability to pass police check

Pre-employment drug screen

Ability to work in all weather

Job description

$39.97 per hour | Day Shift | 8:00am–4:00pm

We’re looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join a busy distribution yard in Chipping Norton on an ongoing basis.

You’ll be working with a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of pipeline and infrastructure products, supporting projects across water, plumbing, drainage and civil construction. The site handles large and sometimes challenging products, so this role is hands‑on and requires someone who is confident operating a forklift in a busy yard.

Forklift Driver – Chipping Norton

What’s on offer

• $39.97 per hour

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

• Ongoing work

• Work with a well‑established industry leader

• Strong focus on safety and a positive team culture

• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on further training

What you’ll be doing

• Operating a forklift throughout the yard

• Loading and unloading products

• Picking and packing orders using RF scanning

• Preparing products for distribution

• Manual handling and general yard duties

• Handling large, awkward and sometimes difficult‑to‑balance freight on the forklift

• Working safely around other vehicles, equipment and team members

What you’ll need

• Current LF forklift licence

• Previous forklift operating experience

• Yard forklift experience is desirable

• Experience handling long loads is desirable

• Pick/pack and RF scanning experience

• Good manual handling skills

• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions is a must

• Ability to pass a police check

• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen

• A strong commitment to working safely

Who we are

As one of Australia’s largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.