At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate high reach and counterbalance forklifts in a busy warehouse environment.
- Company: Labourforce WA, connecting you with top clients across Perth.
- Benefits: Earn $34p/h, enjoy full-time hours, and potential temp-to-perm opportunities.
- Other info: Immediate starts available; must have own transport and pass pre-employment checks.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: 2+ years forklift experience and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 31 - 37 $ per hour.
Labourforce WA are currently seeking experienced High Reach & Counterbalance Forklift Operators to work for our clients based all around Perth (specifically, Bayswater, Forrestfield & Bibra Lake).
About the role:
- Must be able to work Monday to Friday DAY shifts on offer (starts between 6am-8am, working 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Exact hours will depend on the client).
- Pay rate from $34p/h (inclusive of casual loading).
- Duties include (but not limited to):
- Using counterbalance and reach trucks to pick products.
- Using counterbalance to unload & load trucks.
- Pick packing using pick sheets/RF scanners & RF SMART systems/Tugger machines.
- Manual handling (25kgs+).
- Labelling products.
- Immediate starts available pending successful interview.
- Temp to perm opportunity – must have a steady work history.
Please note: The shift times, working days and pay rates are non-negotiable.
You will need:
- Unlimited working rights in Australia (hours are full time) are essential (no WHV due to 6 month limitation, no student visas due to 48hr F/N limitation).
- High Reach forklift and/or Counterbalance experience of at least 2 years is essential (in Australia).
- RF SMART System and High Reach Forklift experience is essential for one of our clients in Bibra Lake, but not essential for other roles. Please state if you have experience using this system in your resume.
- Must have your own car to get to work (no sites accessible by public transport).
- Excellent recent experience in busy warehouse operating a high reach forklift and counterbalance forklifts.
- Previous experience with and able to meet KPI's.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literate.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Fit, healthy and able to perform heavy lifting when required.
- High level of pride in work.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
All successful candidates will need to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test. You will then be subject to random drug and alcohol testing on site.
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