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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via LinkedIn
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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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What is the minimum hourly rate for security guards including night shift penalties in Australia from July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum rate for Security Guard Jobs in Australia is AU$26.80 per hour from 1 July 2026 under the Security Services Award 2020. Night shift penalties add 15% loading to reach AU$30.82 per hour for shifts between 6pm and 6am. All rates are paid weekly with overtime at 1.5 times after 38 ordinary hours.
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As per the Department of Home Affairs, international applicants need a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) sponsored by an approved employer for Security Guard Jobs. The visa requires a skills assessment and English proficiency test results no older than three years. Processing takes 30 to 90 days with a maximum stay of four years.
What licence and training are mandatory to start security guard work in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, applicants must hold a current state-issued security licence and complete Certificate II in Security Operations before starting Security Guard Jobs. The licence costs AU$450 and requires a national police check plus 100 hours of training. Licences must be renewed every three years with ongoing first aid certification.
How many ordinary hours and annual leave apply to full-time security guards in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time security guards work 38 ordinary hours per week with four weeks of paid annual leave accruing each year. Shift workers receive an extra week of leave when rostered on weekends or public holidays. Personal leave totals 10 days per year paid at the base rate of AU$26.80 per hour.
