Forklift Operator
- Operate counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
- Load and unload trucks and trailers
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Good recent forklift operating experience
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
Experienced Forklift Operators – Transport & Logistics
Driver Hire Tasmania is looking for experienced Forklift Operators to support a number of our transport and logistics clients as we head into a busy period.
Our clients include major transport companies, express freight operations and 3PL warehouses, and we're looking for confident operators who can step into fast-paced environments and contribute from day one.
About the Roles
Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:
- Operating counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
- Loading and unloading trucks and trailers
- Moving, stacking and staging palletised freight
- Putaway and stock movements within warehouse environments
- Receiving and dispatching freight
- RF scanning and freight checking
- Pick and pack duties
- Manual handling and general warehouse support
- Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams and supervisors
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work area
These are busy operational environments, so we're particularly interested in people who are comfortable on a forklift, understand how freight operations work and can maintain safety and accuracy when the pressure is on.
What We're Looking For
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Good recent forklift operating experience
- Experience within transport, freight, warehousing or 3PL environments highly regarded
- Confidence loading and unloading vehicles and handling palletised freight
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Reliable, punctual and ready to work
- Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- Flexibility to work across different shifts and client sites
Why Driver Hire?
- Opportunities with some of Tasmania's leading transport and logistics businesses
- Competitive casual rates
- Weekly pay
- A variety of assignments across freight and warehousing operations
- Ongoing support from a team that specialises in transport and logistics recruitment
If you're an experienced forklift operator who enjoys being part of a busy team and takes pride in working safely, efficiently and accurately, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Driver Hire Tasmania team.
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