FORKLIFT DRIVER RECRUITMENT AGENCY

At Omni Recruit, we understand the need for top-notch employees, especially in niche roles, such as forklift driving. We provide reassurance to our clients by employing team members with firsthand experience as ticketed forklift drivers. 

With our focus on safety, precision, productivity and maintaining a positive attitude, we confidently know what it takes to deliver excellence in this unique role. 

At Omni Recruit, we have established comprehensive systems to thoroughly cross-verify and validate the licences and stated experience of our forklift operators. 

With our quality checks in place, we can ensure the forklift driver candidates supplied to you are validated, authenticated and experienced in the necessary areas.

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Experienced Forklift Driver Placement 

As one of the leading forklift driver recruitment agencies in Australia, Omni Recruit has gained substantial experience in placing forklift drivers in various roles within numerous industries. 

As a result, we provide specialised recruitment and workforce optimisation solutions, specifically for industrial and warehousing industries.

We also offer comprehensive recruitment solutions to multiple other industries. Whether you are looking for day shift or night shift team members, we are able to fulfil your requirements for qualified and competent forklift drivers.

Specifications for the role 

We acknowledge that each forklift role requires a unique skill set and experience level depending on the type of machinery in use. Whether you need proficient operators for grab lifts, high-reach forklifts or tippers, Omni Recruit is able to propose the most suitable candidates for your review.

Forklift drivers for all situations 

Our proactive recruitment team is well-equipped to place forklift drivers in varied rural and metro businesses across Australia. Our work spans from factory operations, production and processing facilities, warehouses and transport distribution centres to packaging plants, farm-based environments and distribution yards.

Your Partner in Recruitment Excellence

At Omni Recruit, we understand the importance of placing the right person in the ‘forklift driver’ role. We dedicate significant time to comprehend your exact requirements, avoiding the rushed and haphazard hiring that can drain your resources in the long run. 

Engaging in a detailed chat with you as our client, we take in your preferences to fully grasp your prerequisites. Our rigorous selection process aligns with your position brief and our discussions, facilitating targeted recruitment. 

How we shortlist candidates 

Our preliminary criterion is always a valid forklift licence. From this point we refine our search to candidates with experience in similar environments to yours. It doesn’t matter whether the working conditions involve agriculture, storage facilities or an outdoor working yard, we will scan our database for experience in similar duties.

Safety for our clients and workplaces is always a priority. Therefore, we are interested in the safety risk assessments for each client’s workplace, ensuring the forklift driver is aware of all the expectations.

Recruitment for Forklift Operator Jobs 

Whether you require a regular, full-time employee or someone temporary to help clear a backlog, Omni Recruit can source a qualified, reliable and experienced forklift driver to boost your productivity and contribute positively to your work environment.

We cater to forklift drivers seeking back-to-back short-term placements as well as those seeking the stability of a full-time position. We can manage all the logistics if you wish to convert a short-term placement to a full-time position.

Omni Recruit is committed to providing tailored solutions, get in touch to discuss a labour hire role and allow our seasoned recruitment team to help meet your business needs. 

Forklift Licence Checks

Operating and managing forklifts comes with a certain degree of risk. Especially in Australia, this work is classified as high-risk, necessitating a specific employee licence before beginning operations. 

At Omni Recruit, we are fully aware of all the requirements and you can be assured that we offer properly checked candidates to your business. 

If you haven’t hired a forklift operator before, we can guide you through the process we use in acquiring the required certification from each candidate to be classified as a fully licensed forklift operator.

In Australia, there are two primary types of licences for prospective forklift operators:

  1. The Forklift Licence (LF) - This licence is granted to individuals who have undergone rigorous training on forklift trucks and other related machinery equipped with a mast and elevating carriage with a pair of fork arms. 

The LF licence signifies the operator's capacity to handle these machines with expertise and safety. 

The duration for obtaining this licence spans between 1 to 2 days, making it quick and accessible for aspiring forklift operators.

  1. The Order Picker License (LO) - This licence is designed for drivers and operators who handle an order picking forklift, a distinctive machinery where the controls and the load carriage move together. 

Obtaining the LO licence indicates the operator's ability to manage these complex machines with precision and care.

At Omni Recruit, we're dedicated to checking licence qualifications to ensure your new hire can work in the forklift operating field in your company with safety and confidence.

Discover the Role of a Forklift Operator 

Forklift operators play a significant role in various settings, including hardware stores, warehouses, and storage facilities. As a forklift operator, you're often guaranteed consistent employment as well as the opportunity to grow in an industry with a positive job outlook. 

With Omni Recruit, you get to learn everything about how to become a sought-after forklift operator. 

Understanding Your Role as a Forklift Operator 

Many warehouses, including ours, depend on a team to handle heavy lifting. However, some items require more than just muscle power. That is where forklift operators come in, utilising high-tech machinery to handle the heaviest loads. As an operator, your responsibilities revolve around running the forklift to:

• Hoist pallets

• Transport materials

• Stack products efficiently

• Position deliveries on high shelves

• Load pallets onto transport trucks

• Clear storage areas of items.

You don't need an extensive education to excel as a forklift operator, however you must obtain a forklift  licence. If you can handle machinery and are a competent driver, you could be the right fit for the role. 

We always emphasise the importance of safety precautions when operating a forklift, as ignoring these could lead to damaged goods and safety incidents.

Beyond Movement of Goods 

On top of moving goods, your responsibilities may extend to maintaining the machinery, tracking inventory, and communicating any potential issues to your supervisors. 

You may need to keep a log and report any anomalies with the inventory, such as damaged or missing products. You might also be in charge of ensuring a clean working environment by taking care of spills or removing obstacles before operating the forklift. 

At Omni Recruit, we know what training is necessary to ensure you fully understand how to use a forklift safely and efficiently. If you have this ability and knowledge, you can transition into any warehouse or storage facility role with ease.

Are you looking for work as a forklift operator?

If you know how to operate a forklift and are looking for permanent or temp work, get in touch with Omni Recruit today. We are ready to assist in placing you in a job - get your start today!

What Other Industries and Professions Do You Hire For? 

At Omni Recruit, we place workers across a variety of sectors and industries, including:

Where can Omni Recruit provide Forklift Driver Recruitment? 

At Omni Recruit, we can help your business recruit forklift drivers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania - in fact, all metropolitan and regional locations, Australia-wide. 

As one of the leading forklift driver recruitment agencies,  we have specialist ready to assist you at our local offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Hobart and Adelaide.