Forklift Driver

Posted 28 June 2022
SalaryAU$31.06 - AU$40 per hour + Overtime available
LocationDandenong South
Job type Casual
DisciplineTransport & Logistics Jobs
Reference200017823_1656370358

Job description

Our client is a reputable company that develops and provides products for sealing, revamping, bonding, reinforcing and protecting to all main building sectors and motor vehicle company's.

We are seeking experienced Day & Afternoon Counterbalance/High Reach Forklift operators to join our Manufacturing and Production teams. Ongoing roles available in Dandenong South and Keysborough that will be based in a fast paced warehouse environment and will include training to assist you.

Key Features


  • Ongoing Day shift position (7am till 3pm) $31.38 per hour
  • Ongoing Afternoon position (12pm till 8pm OR 3pm till 11pm) $36.08 per hour
  • Monday to Fridays and occasional Saturdays
  • Shifts available at Dandenong and Keysborough
  • Overtime available and weekend work
  • 38 hours weekly plus
  • Great opportunity for ongoing work
  • Friendly team environment


Duties include, but not limited to:

Admixture Manufacturing Position

  • 7am-3pm Mon-Fri and OT at times
  • $31.38 per hour
  • Keysborough location
  • Manufacturing water-based admixtures for concrete
  • Machine operation
  • Decanting from bulk to 5 & 10ltr drums
  • Repetitive lifting of up to 25kg to dose into mixers
  • Counter balance and reach forklift driving
  • High attention to housekeeping and safety
  • Customer service and attention to detail

Warehouse shift

  • 3pm-11pm
  • Mon-Fri and OT at times
  • Dandenong Sth location
  • Pick and pack and repetitive lifting of product between 5-20kg throughout the shift
  • SAP experience or similar warehouse management systems
  • Customer service and attention to detail
  • Double deep forklift experience, also counter balance and reach truck
  • High attention to housekeeping and safely

Dry Powder QC

  • Afternoon shift - 12 to 8 pm
  • $36.08 per hour
  • Be punctual and better attendance
  • Housekeeping of the lab
  • Test samples from Production while manufacturing
  • Test samples which are not tested
  • Follow the condition and setting required for each test
  • Make sure all the batches are tested and retain samples are securely collect into boxes for trace-ability
  • Record the results in log book provided and if computer literate then enter into Excel sheets provided.
  • Test incoming Bulk Raw materials and record
  • Advise(to QC or Site manager) immediately if any batch is out of specification
  • Support production whenever is required (if the supervisor is approved)
  • Follow the safety rules and keep the lab , Equipment and instruments clean and Tidy

Dry Powder Manufacturing

  • 12pm-8pm
  • Daily OT and most Saturdays
  • Dandenong location
  • Forklift operator, operating Toyota counter balance
  • Wrapping and stacking pallets
  • Machine operation
  • Pre-batching, following a recipe and instructions to prep for manufacture
  • Lifting 10-25kg bags throughout the day

To be a successful you must have:

  • Motivation, Proven reliability and a team player
  • A valid Forklift license and experience
  • High attention to detail
  • Sound knowledge of WHS
  • Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
  • A great attitude
  • Must have 2 doses of covid 19 vaccination
  • Reliable transport to Dandenong South or Keysborough
  • Must be available for immediate start