Forklift Drivers are mainly employed in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and wholesale trade. They operate forklifts to move heavy or bulk materials, palletized goods, bales, cartons and crates.

Job Prospects

The occupation of Forklift driver is large (61,600 in November 2014)1. This suggests that employment opportunities will exist in most regions throughout the greater Melbourne metropolitan area. Forklift Drivers also have a high proportion of full-time jobs (90.4 per cent) and full-time, average weekly hours are 38.8 (compared to 40.9 for all occupations).2

Knowledge and Skills Required

The following are general knowledge and skill requirements for the position of Forklift Driver.

• Being able to control the operations of equipment or systems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Training

In Victoria a number of training courses exist for the occupation of Forklift Driver. These include:

• Conduct Specialised Forklift Operations (TLI Unit)*
• Forklift Operations Licence (Training Program)
• Forklift Operator - LF (Training Program)
• Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances (TLI Unit)*
• Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck (TLI Unit)*
• Licence to Operate an Order Picking Forklift Truck (TLI Unit)*
• Operate a Forklift (TLI Unit)*
• Pallet Mover (Training Program)

* TLI: Transport and Logistics

How Capture Recruitment Can Help

Staff at Capture Recruitment can help in one of two ways:

• finding a Forklift Driver job with one of our many clients
• assist in advancing career through accredited courses.

If you would like help, contact us.