Forklift Operator

• September and October Starts Available
• Expand your warehouse experience
• Competitive casual rates

Experienced Forklift Operators – Transport & Logistics

Driver Hire Tasmania is looking for experienced Forklift Operators to support a number of our transport and logistics clients as we head into a busy period.

Our clients include major transport companies, express freight operations and 3PL warehouses, and we're looking for confident operators who can step into fast-paced environments and contribute from day one.

About the Roles

Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:

• Operating counterbalance forklifts safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Moving, stacking and staging palletised freight
• Putaway and stock movements within warehouse environments
• Receiving and dispatching freight
• RF scanning and freight checking
• Pick and pack duties
• Manual handling and general warehouse support
• Working closely with drivers, warehouse teams and supervisors
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work area

These are busy operational environments, so we're particularly interested in people who are comfortable on a forklift, understand how freight operations work and can maintain safety and accuracy when the pressure is on.

What We're Looking For

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Good recent forklift operating experience
• Experience within transport, freight, warehousing or 3PL environments highly regarded
• Confidence loading and unloading vehicles and handling palletised freight
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable, punctual and ready to work
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work across different shifts and client sites

Why Driver Hire?

• Opportunities with some of Tasmania's leading transport and logistics businesses
• Competitive casual rates
• Weekly pay
• A variety of assignments across freight and warehousing operations
• Ongoing support from a team that specialises in transport and logistics recruitment

If you're an experienced forklift operator who enjoys being part of a busy team and takes pride in working safely, efficiently and accurately, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Driver Hire Tasmania team.