Order Picker / High Reach Forklift Operator

Order Picker / High Reach Forklift Operator


Company
Fantastic Furniture
Location
Welshpool, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
35 days ago
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Job Description
High Reach Forklift Operator – Order PickingFantastic Furniture is seeking reliable, safety-focused High Reach Forklift Operators to join our Distribution Centre team. This is a hands-on role critical to ensuring stock is moved, picked, and dispatched accurately and efficiently.About The RoleReporting to DC Team Leaders and Supervisors, you will support daily warehouse operations with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and productivity. This role involves regular high-reach forklift operation and order picking across inbound and outbound functions.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate high reach forklifts for order picking and stock movementPick, pack, and accurately select products using RF scannersLoad and unload trucks and containers (manual handling and MHE)Conduct stock checks and pre-start forklift inspectionsIdentify and report damaged or non-conforming stockMaintain housekeeping and cleanliness standardsFollow WHS procedures and wear required PPE at all timesSupport inbound, outbound, and other DC areas as required About YouCurrent High Reach Forklift Licence (essential)Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environmentStrong understanding of WHS and safe manual handling practicesConfident operating MHE in a fast-paced environmentBasic written, verbal, and numerical skillsReliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player Why Join Fantastic Furniture?Secure work with a trusted Australian retail brandSupportive, team-based DC environmentOngoing training and development opportunitiesHands-on, active role with varietyJob security and opportunities to grow within the business

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