Job Description
A Forklift Driver is responsible for operating forklifts and transporting goods
around warehouses and industrial sites.The role includes unloading deliveries, stacking
boxes for storage, and moving wooden pallets around the warehouse.
As a Forklift Driver, it is important to move goods, loaded pallets, and equipment
securely. These goods should be safely relocated to their designated storage areas. In
addition to moving goods, a Forklift Driver is also responsible for other duties such as
inspecting machinery and keeping track of inventory.
Primary duties and responsibilities of a Forklift Driver include:
Responsibilities
- Maneuvering forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
- Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
- Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
- Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
- Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
- Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
- Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
- Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
- Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
Common locations in VIC
● Some locations include Dandenong, Sunshine, Truganina, Melbourne, Derrimut
● Western/South Eastern Suburbs for Warehousing
● CBD and Suburbs for Markets and events
Industries
● Warehousing & Logistics
● Food Production
● Markets/events
Types of licence
Types of forklift & Licence Requirements
Pallet Jack
None
Low
Storeman
Electric Pallet Jack
None
Low
Storeman
High Reach Pallet Jack
None
Low
Storeman
Scissor Lift
EWP (Yellow Card)
High
General labour
Gas Counter Balance
LF
Medium
Storeman/Forklift driver
Eletric Counter Balance
LF
Medium
Storeman/Forklift driver
Order Picker
LO
High
Storeman/Forklift driver
Crown Joystick
LO
High
Forklift driver
High Reach
LF/LO
High
Forklift driver
Casual vs perm employment
● With casual employment, you gain 25% casual loading
● For permanent employment, you get leave entitlements, health insurance, paid
trainings, etc.
● If you like to settle into predictable and routine work, perm is for you. If you prefer
to drive a variety of forklifts and locations to keep things fresh, casual is for you.
Forklift licence/Training centres in Victoria
Website: www.goworkplacetraining.com.au
Cost: On Request + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Willamstown, Hallam, Clayton , Campbellfield (Northern Suburbs), and onsite throughout Victoria
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: ecbtraining.com.au
Cost: On Request + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Willamstown, Hallam, Clayton , Campbellfield (Northern Suburbs), and onsite throughout Victoria
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: www.starttraining.com.au
Cost: $495 + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Melbourne
Course Duration: Tailored to your experience ( 2 days )
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: www.multiskills.com.au
Cost: $495-$550 + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Werribee, Geelong
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: www.foresitetraining.com.au
Cost: $499 + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Werribee, Geelong
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: transportdrivertraining.com.au
Cost: $495 + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Hallam, Bendigo, Sale, Ballarat, Sunshine
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
Website: trainix.com.au
Cost: $450 + $60 to WorkSafe
Locations: Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Altona
Course Duration: 2 days
Licences Offered: Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LF” Licence)
Forklift Licence (Worksafe “LO” Licence)
WHY WORK FOR CHANDLER AS A FORKLIFT DRIVER
Chandler Services gives you a variety of opportunities with a wide range of organisations.
Working with us means you could access the following benefits:
● Flexible working opportunities - where you have the option to accept shifts suitable for
your own time and schedule
● Hire both perm and casual
● Shift management through our app - use the Chandler Services app to check your
availability
● Fast onboarding - once your interview and documents are completed, you can start
working!
● 50+ locations in Victoria - find jobs nearer to your location for your convenience
● Experienced and knowledgeable consultants that can help you find the perfect role
● Competitive pay rates