forklift driver

Backam Group is a specialist labour hire provider supporting major Australian companies across the Warehousing, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Industrial sectors. We don't chase volume - we focus on quality people, safe workplaces, and long-term opportunities.

Our mantra: Numbers count, but people matter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Backam Group is currently seeking experienced Forklift Storeman for an ASAP start with a food distribution warehouse in Villawood, NSW.
We are recruiting for both Morning and Afternoon Shift position. This is an ongoing Monday-to-Friday role offering full-time hours, long-term stability, and the opportunity to join a busy and growing operation.
This role will involve a combination of mainly RF scanning picking on a electric pallet rider, sometimes forklift operation and general warehouse duties, making it ideal for operators who are comfortable working both on and off the forklift.
📍 Location: Villawood, NSW
🛠 Role: Storeman
📄 Employment Type: Casual full time hours (Ongoing)
📅 Roster: Monday - Friday
⏰ Shifts Available: 1pm start Afternoon Shift & Morning Shift 7:30am start

💰Day $35ph & Afternoon shift $39.20ph
🚀 Start: ASAP

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating high-reach forklifts safely and efficiently 10%
• Mainly pick packing orders on a electric pallet rider 90%
• Receiving and dispatching stock
• Stock replenishment and inventory movement
• General warehouse duties and housekeeping
• Supporting food distribution operations
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment

ABOUT YOU

You are a reliable and experienced forklift operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and is comfortable combining forklift work with warehouse duties.
To be successful, you must have:
✅ Current LF Forklift Licence
✅ Minimum 1 year Forklift experience
✅ Experience within logistics, warehouse operations, and/or distribution environments
✅ Ability to start ASAP and work full time hours
✅ Strong safety awareness and work ethic
✅ Comfortable with pick packing and general warehouse duties
✅ Strong teamwork and communication skills

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Ongoing Monday-Friday employment
• Casual Full-time hours available
• Day Shift & Afternoon shift opportunities
• Competitive pay rates:
  • $35-$39.20 + Overtime + Super
• Stable long-term employment
• Supportive warehouse team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a leading food distribution operation
• Immediate start available