Forklift operators - Townsville

Forklift operators - Townsville

Casual | Bohle QLD 4818 AU

Date Posted: 30-09-2026

We are currently seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator to join a national client based in Bohle. This is a casual opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

What’s on offer:

$36.40 per hour
Day shift
Casual full-time hours
Overtime available
Opportunity for permanent employment
ASAP start
Work across both a warehouse and yard environment

About the role:

You will be responsible for a range of forklift and general warehouse duties, including:

Operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading trucks
Moving, stacking and storing stock
Handling wide, awkward and oversized loads
Loading and unloading materials within the yard
General warehouse duties and stock movement
Manual handling and heavy lifting as required
Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
Following workplace health and safety procedures

To be successful, you will need:

Experience operating a counterbalance forklift
Demonstrated experience handling wide, awkward and oversized loads
A current forklift licence
Previous warehouse and/or yard experience
Ability and willingness to undertake manual handling and physical work
Strong safety awareness
Reliable and punctual work ethic
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Availability for an immediate/ASAP start

If you are an experienced forklift operator looking for consistent hours, overtime opportunities and the potential for a permanent position, we want to hear you!

For any questions, call us at 07 3489 0100 and ask for one of our recruitment team members.

All applications are treated confidentially. Successful candidates will undergo Action Workforce’s induction, including a full drug screening and physical assessment. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks.

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