Forklift driver- Manufacturing

SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities and amenities

Staff functions

Training and leadership development

Industry leadership

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd in Welshpool, Australia, is seeking a full-time forklift operator for our automotive/off-road canopy assembly site. The role focuses on unloading and loading fiberglass canopies and bull bars, with accurate paperwork checks and safe working practices.

You will operate LF counterbalance and High Reach forklifts, read documentation, box and wrap products, and support other canopy area tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift LF counterbalance and High Reach licences.
• Experience in manufacturing/warehousing environments preferred.
• Self-motivated, reliable and safety-conscious.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with paperwork.
• OH&S compliant and able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load fiberglass canopies and bull bars from/to racking.
• Load/unload trucks and verify against paperwork.
• Box and wrap products for shipping/handling.
• Assist in canopy area tasks such as prep when required.
• Read and follow associated documents and pick orders.

Skills

Forklift licence LF counterbalance & 2

Manufacturing & warehousing knowledge

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

OH&S compliance

Job description

SMS Personnel Australia Pty Lt | Full time

Welshpool, Australia | Posted on 15/10/2026

Australia's largest manufacturer of Off-Road accessories servicing theautomotive and camping industries for 45+years. Brand name synonymouswith quality,prestige and with a reputation that sees them as the leaders in design and innovation in 4x4.

In this role you will be doing:

• High-Reach forklift work unloading/loading fiberglass canopies and bull bars to and from racking
  
• Loading/Unloading trucks and checking off against paperwork
  
• Boxing and wrapping product
  
• Assisting in other areas of canopy area such as prep when needed
  
• Reading and working from associated documentation/picking orders
  

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Forklift license - LF counterbalance and High Reach
  
• Good knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing
  
• Self-motivated and reliable
  
• High attention to detail
  
• OH&S compliant and able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  

Benefits and Culture

• Excellent facilities and amenities
  
• Team culture with half-yearly and end of year staff functions
  
• Training and leadership development on offer
  
• Leaders in the automotive/off-road and camping industries
  
• Long term career opportunities
  

Thisis a great opportunity to align yourself with a quality brandwho are No.1 in 4x4 nationally and have an international presence. If you are careerorientated and wish to become part of the fabric of what makes thebiggest name in 4x4 tick, then

Please note that only successful candidates will be notified and you will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical