Forklift Driver (store-person), Turella NSW
ABOUT
Join a long established Sydney manufacturing business where your skills will directly support the smooth flow of production, dispatch and day to day factory operations. If you enjoy hands on work, take pride in working safely and efficiently, and want to be part of a supportive team with strong industry experience, we would like to hear from you.
LOCATION
Currently located in Turrella, Sydney, and preparing to relocate operations to Minto, Sydney, in mid to late 2027.
THE POSITION
This role supports day to day factory operations by safely operating forklifts and other work place equipment to move, prepare and dispatch materials, finished goods and stock. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a busy factory environment, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a safe, organised work area to maximise efficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Operating forklifts and using trolleys to move materials, finished goods and stock within the workplace. Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area in line with workplace health and safety procedures. Prepare, pack, handle and move finished goods for dispatch. Use powered and hand tools where required. Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently. Follow WHS requirements, including hazard and incident reporting procedures. Assist with other production tasks as required.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Current Forklift and Driver licences ARE essential. Experience in a factory, warehouse, or industrial environment is considered a bonus, but not essential. Strong understanding of WHS requirements, safe manual handling, and maintaining an organised, clean and safe work area. Ability to multitask, meet workload requirements and complete work in a timely and efficient manner. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment. Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Good organisational and time management skills. Commitment to quality. Willingness to assist with other production tasks as required.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
A permanent full-time, hands on production role with an established Sydney manufacturing business. Opportunity to work as part of an experienced, supportive and friendly production team. Overtime may be available to meet operational needs, with applicable overtime rates paid in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement. Supportive management that values your input and encourages practical ideas for improving how work gets done. Employment conditions in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Agreement and workplace policies.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Current Forklift and Driver licences are essential. MR/HR Drivers licence is not necessary, but will also be considered a bonus.
THE CLIENT
Based in Turrella, Sydney, our client has been designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing industrial and commercial products since 1927. As they continue to grow, they are expanding their production team and preparing to relocate operations to Minto, Sydney, in mid to late 2027.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a factory based role involving standing for extended periods, manual handling and physically active work. From time to time, overtime may be required to meet operational deadlines and will apply in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.