Forklift Operator

Who are we?

BFX Furniture is a proudly Australian owned company specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of education and commercial furniture solutions. Established in 1987, BFX has grown to become one of Australia’s leading furniture suppliers. With a strong commitment to customer service, backed by decades of industry experience and a dedicated research and development team, BFX delivers innovative, high-quality furniture solutions that enhance learning, workplace and community environments across Australia.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Warehouse Labourer to join our team at our Yandina facility on the Sunshine Coast. This role combines Forklift operation with hands-on warehouse labouring duties, including unloading containers, manual handling, organising furniture stock, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient warehouse environment.

Location: Yandina, Sunshine Coast

Hours: 6:00am – 2:06pm (38 hours per week), Monday to Friday

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Forklifts to move, lift, and stack furniture and related materials
• Manoeuvre forklifts in tight warehouse spaces
• Unload trucks and containers and assist with receiving goods
• Perform manual labouring duties including lifting, moving, and organising furniture stock
• Pick and restock furniture items from designated storage locations
• Arrange items systematically in racks or storage areas to optimise space
• Inspect items for damage before and after transport
• Report damaged stock or inventory discrepancies to supervisors
• Open containers and crates and place inventory in correct areas
• Stack pallets correctly and secure loads to prevent damage
• Assist with inventory management and stock counts
• Maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free warehouse environment
• Use safe manual handling techniques at all times
• Assist labourers, pickers, and receiving staff as required to support warehouse operations

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience operating a Forklift
• Valid forklift licence
• Experience in warehouse operations and unloading trucks/containers
• Comfortable performing manual labour and heavy lifting
• Attention to detail and safe stock handling
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures
• Reliable with a solid work ethic and team-focused attitude

Why Join BFX?

• Permanent full-time employment offering stability in a growing Sunshine Coast business
• Weekly pay cycle
• Life-friendly hours – early starts mean your afternoons are free
• Spacious warehouse facility
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to hearing from you! If you are interested, please apply with your CV and a cover letter as soon as possible. We are always on the lookout for outstanding people who want to work with us, so if these opportunities are not quite right for you but you'd like to register your interest with BFX, just head to our Careers page on our website and upload your CV and cover letter with your areas of interest https://www.bfx.com.au/careers-at-bfx/

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