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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The Fair Work Ombudsman sets the minimum rate for Food and Beverage Attendant Grade 2 at AU$25.75 per hour from 1 July 2026 under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, resulting in AU$32.19 per hour. Penalty rates of 150% apply for work after 10pm on weekdays.
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The Fair Work Ombudsman states that full-time restaurant employees are rostered for 38 ordinary hours per week averaged over a 4-week cycle under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020. Any hours beyond 10 in a single day attract 150% overtime rates from 1 July 2026. Annual leave accrues at 4 weeks per year for full-time staff.
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Home Affairs permits Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) holders aged 18-35 to work in restaurants for up to 12 months with a 6-month limit per employer as of 2026. No formal sponsorship is required but a valid Tax File Number must be obtained within 28 days of starting work. The visa allows 88 days of specified work in regional areas for a second-year extension.
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