Forklift Operator — Early Morning Shift

About First Choice Couriers

First Choice Couriers is a family-owned transport and logistics company proudly operating in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands since 1999. With over 140 team members across multiple sites, we’re one of the region’s largest and most trusted transport providers.

We deliver premium transport, specialised services, and end-to-end warehousing and logistics solutions. Guided by our values of Compassion, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Fun, we focus on doing the right thing — for our customers, our team, and the community we serve.

Forklift Operator

We’re currently seeking a licensed and experienced Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team at our Southern Highlands site. This is a hands-on role in a busy transport and logistics environment where accuracy, safety and efficiency matter.

You’ll play a key part in keeping freight moving smoothly through our warehouse — loading and unloading vehicles, moving stock, and supporting the wider warehouse team with your skills.

This opportunity is based in Braemar, NSW.

What’s on Offer

• Stable, long-term employment with a locally owned business
• Consistent hours and structured shift times
• Uniforms and work equipment provided
• Supportive team environment with experienced supervisors
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills
• A company with a strong safety culture and well-maintained equipment

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate a forklift to load, unload and move freight safely and efficiently
• Load and unload heavy vehicles including curtainsiders and tautliners
• Relocate stock within the warehouse as directed
• Conduct pre-operational checks on forklift equipment
• Use handheld scanners to maintain accurate freight records
• Keep your work area safe, clean and organised
• Follow all site safety procedures, exclusion zones and operational requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Current LF (Forklift) licence (essential)
• Demonstrated experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or logistics environment
• A strong commitment to safety — particularly when working around pedestrians and vehicles
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks throughout a full shift
• Reliable attendance and a consistent work ethic
• Ability to work as part of a team and take direction effectively
• Experience using handheld scanners or warehouse systems (desirable)
• A satisfactory criminal history check
• Full Australian working rights

Why Work with First Choice Couriers?

We’ve built our reputation on reliability, respect and long-term relationships — and that includes our people. Many of our drivers have progressed into senior driving, training or operational roles, supported by a team that genuinely cares about their success.

If you’re looking for consistent work, a supportive environment, and a company that values what you bring to the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a team that’s been making First Choice the best choice for over 25 years.

First Choice Couriers is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.