Forklift Operator Jobs in Australia
Forklift Operator Description
ANZSCO CODE - 721311
Major Group | 7 - Machinery Operators and Drivers |
Sub-Major Group | 72 - Mobile Plant Operators |
Minor Group | 721 - Mobile Plant Operators |
Unit Group | 7213 - Forklift Drivers |
Unit Group 7213: Forklift Drivers
Forklift Drivers operate forklifts to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- operating controls to align forklifts and raise and lower forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
- operating forklifts which run on rails or use electronic guidance systems to control movements in narrow aisles
- transporting goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
- ensuring goods are stored in correct areas so that they can be easily located when orders are made up
- monitoring equipment operation visually through gauges and instruments and through computerised monitoring equipment
- inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage
- servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments to forklifts
- may operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames
Occupations in this unit group
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