Outbound Forklift Operator / Storeperson New
- Operate High Reach and Counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Pick, prepare and dispatch customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Support the warehouse team with various outbound duties and maintain a safe work environment.
Great Pay | Ongoing Casual Full-Time Hours | Monday–Friday | Strong High Reach Experience | Great Team Culture
ProQuest Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Outbound Forklift Operator / Storeperson to join a well-established and growing business located in Dandenong South.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced warehouse operator who is confident on Counterbalance and High Reach forklifts, enjoys being hands-on and wants to become part of a solid, hardworking team.
We're looking for someone who knows their way around a warehouse, takes safety seriously, gets stuck in and is happy to support the team across a range of outbound duties.
About the Role
Working within a busy outbound warehouse environment, you will play an important role in ensuring customer orders are picked, prepared and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating High Reach forklifts safely and efficiently
- Operating Counterbalance forklifts for loading, unloading and general warehouse movements
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Moving, storing and replenishing stock throughout the warehouse
- Voice picking and preparing products for dispatch
- Picking and accurately preparing customer orders
- General warehouse duties and manual handling
- Supporting outbound and dispatch activities
- Checking stock and ensuring products are handled accurately
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment
- Working closely with supervisors and the wider warehouse team
- Supporting the team when priorities change or things get busy
- Following all site safety procedures and requirements
We're Looking for Someone Who Can Really Get Stuck In
Forklift experience is obviously important, but we're looking for someone who is more than just a forklift operator.
The right person will be someone who:
- Has strong, proven Counterbalance experience
- Is confident operating High Reach
- Has previous warehouse and outbound experience
- Is comfortable with voice picking
- Is comfortable jumping between different warehouse duties
- Is physically capable and happy with manual handling
- Takes pride in their work
- Has a strong work ethic and a genuine "let's get it done" attitude
- Is reliable, punctual and consistent
- Communicates well with the team
- Takes safety seriously
- Follows procedures and works carefully
- Takes ownership of their responsibilities
- Is willing to help out when the team is under pressure
- Has a positive and respectful attitude
- Works well as part of a team
We're looking for someone who turns up, gets stuck in and can be relied on.
Culture Matters
We're big on finding people who are not only capable of doing the job, but who will also fit into the team.
We're looking for someone who is reliable, respectful, hardworking and willing to contribute.
If you're the type of person who takes pride in doing a good job, looks out for your teammates, works safely and doesn't mind getting stuck into whatever needs to be done, you'll fit well into this environment.
What's On Offer?
- Ongoing Monday–Friday work
- Full-time casual hours
- Great hourly rate
- Day shift opportunity 6am start
- Long-term opportunity with a well-established National business
- Supportive team environment
- Potential for permanent opportunities for the right person
- Opportunity to develop your skills
- Consistent ongoing work
To Be Successful, You'll Have:
- Current Australian LF Forklift Licence
- Proven High Reach forklift experience
- Strong Counterbalance forklift experience
- Solid previous warehouse/outbound experience
- Experience loading and unloading trucks
- Previous voice picking experience highly regarded
- Comfortable with manual handling
- Strong understanding of warehouse safety
- Good attention to detail
- Reliable transport
- Full working rights in Australia
- Ability to complete a police check
- Availability for ongoing Monday–Friday work
- A strong work ethic and reliable attitude
If you're an experienced forklift operator with solid High Reach experience, you're hands-on, reliable and ready to become part of a great outbound team — we'd love to hear from you!
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