Forklift Operator

Position Overview

This role is for an experienced Forklift Operator located in Novar Gardens, South Australia. The employment is ongoing, with day and afternoon shifts offered.

Primary Duties

• Utilize a forklift to transport and rotate inventory, including metal beams and various steel products.
• Safely relocate heavy items such as metal plates, coils, pipes, and beams within manufacturing areas and outdoor storages.
• Handle loading and unloading of flatbed trucks, containers, and vehicles used for shipping and deliveries.
• Arrange stock appropriately in outdoor storage zones, ensuring all loads are balanced and securely placed.
• Adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations in the workplace.

Prerequisites

• Must hold a valid LF Forklift Licence.
• Past experience operating forklifts, ideally with heavy or oversized metal components.
• Strong dedication to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Capability to perform physically demanding duties.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Yellow high-visibility apparel.
• Long trousers.
• Steel-toe safety boots.

Pre-Employment Criteria

• Drug and alcohol testing.
• Medical evaluation.
• Police background check.
• Site-specific induction training.

About the Employer

Programmed is among Australia's largest employers, collaborating with numerous companies across Australia and New Zealand to provide flexible work opportunities. The company emphasizes fostering a safe, inclusive environment that respects and values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Programmed encourages applications from women, individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and those from diverse backgrounds.

Invitation to Apply

If interested in joining this team, candidates are encouraged to apply.