A Western Australian distribution centre in the Perth metro area is hiring forklift drivers for inbound and outbound shifts. The role suits warehouse workers who like clear tasks, steady hours, and a strong team around them. The depot moves consumer goods through a high-bay racking system, so the driver mix runs across reach trucks, counterbalance forklifts, and walkie stackers. New stock arrives by container each morning, and drivers help break down loads, restock pick faces, and stage pallets for the afternoon dispatch wave.The position is full-time with rotating day and afternoon shifts, and casual roles open up during stocktake periods. The employer pays AUD $30 to $34 per hour, which lines up with the current market range for forklift drivers in Western Australia, since the source listing did not name a set rate. Shift loadings, weekend penalties, and paid overtime stack on top of the base pay under the Storage Services Award. New hires can start within a week of clearing the licence check and on-site forklift assessment.
Company Overview
The hiring company runs a third party logistics warehouse that stores and ships goods for grocery, hardware, and online retail clients. The site uses scan-to-pick systems, modern Toyota and Crown forklifts, and a clear safety zoning plan. Forklift drivers work in small teams of four to six, with a supervisor on the floor and a clear daily plan posted at the start of each shift. The site also runs a daily safety huddle and a monthly toolbox meeting where drivers raise ideas, near misses, and small wins from the floor.
Responsibilities
- Operate counterbalance, reach, and walkie stacker forklifts during the shift
- Load and unload trucks at the dock with care and at the right pace
- Move pallets between bulk storage, pick faces, and the dispatch lanes
- Scan stock in and out using a handheld RF terminal
- Wrap, label, and stage pallets ready for the next truck departure
- Complete daily pre-start checks and report forklift faults to the supervisor
- Keep aisles clear, batteries charged, and the work area tidy
- Follow safety rules, pedestrian zones, and racking weight limits at all times
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current Australian High Risk Work Licence (LF) for forklift operation
- At least six months of warehouse or forklift experience in a busy site
- Good physical fitness for a full standing or sitting shift
- Basic English for safety signs, toolbox talks, and team handovers
- Right to work in Australia, including holders of a working holiday visa
- Reliable transport to the warehouse, since shifts start early
- Pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fitness assessment
Benefits and Perks
- Pay rate between $30 and $34 per hour plus shift loadings
- Paid refresher training on reach trucks and order pickers
- Full PPE, hi-vis uniform, and safety boots supplied each year
- Stable rotating roster with two days off in a row every week
- On-site canteen, free parking, and a clean break room
- Annual leave, personal leave, and superannuation under the Award
- Real career steps into team leader, trainer, or stock controller roles
- Recognition program with weekly safety and productivity awards
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. In your cover note, include the type of forklifts you have driven, the size of the warehouses you have worked in, and your high risk work licence number. The site supervisor calls shortlisted drivers, books a short forklift assessment on site, and walks you through the safety zones before any offer is made. Please do not send copies of your licence, identity documents, or bank details in your first message, since the warehouse uses a secure portal for those records at the offer stage.
