Forklift Driver

IKEA

  • Richmond, VIC Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Forklift Driver"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."LocationMelbourne (Richmond)Employment typePart Time PermanentDepartmentLogistics & Supply ChainDeadline2025-09-18You already applied for this job.Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEACandidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.Key responsibilities (title) What you need to knowKey responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
  • $29.59 base hourly pay rate
  • Above award rates and penalty rates (including Sunday and Public Holidays)
  • 5 weeks' Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
  • 15% Co-worker discount
  • Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
  • Co-worker uniform provided
  • Free Co-worker parking
  • Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
  • Bonus programme (where eligible)
  • Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
Additional information:
  • These roles are Permanent Part-time, 40-60hrs/fortnight based both in the main store in Richmond and in the External Warehouse in Abbotsford
  • These roles require availability to work either overnight, Monday to Sunday 3am to 10am OR Monday to Sunday 6am to 10pm
  • The internal job title for this role is Fulfilment Operations Co-worker
  • Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025
  • As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts. You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).
  • To be successful for this role, a forklift licence will be required and experience driving high-reach forklifts will be highly regarded
Team vision ( title) About this work areaTeam vision (text) As a Fulfilment Operations Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Actively contributing to highest goods availability by ensuring accurate replenishment of your assigned area to maintain stock levels and meet the needs of our customers.
  • Ensuring IKEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) rules and guidelines are followed throughout the process to ensure the safety of both customers and colleagues.
  • Using different types of forklifts and machines to complete fulfilment operations tasks.
  • Storing, retrieving, replenishment and internal transportation of stock within the warehouse.
  • Supporting the wider fulfilment operations team with tasks where required.
Let's connect Who you areLet´s connect As a Fulfilment Operations Co-worker or you have:
  • A passion for optimising supply chain and fulfilment operations.
  • A 'Togetherness' mindset where you'll work closely with your team and other departments to secure the best possible outcome for the customers.
  • Ability to collaborate, yet also be able to work independently.
  • An energetic approach as you will be on your feet all day.
  • Strong customer focus, ensuring we keep the customer in mind no matter what we do.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • A safe mindset, and being comfortable with physical work and manual handling, including heavy, repetitive lifting.
Local section (title) We need people like youLocal section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!Local section (URL)Why you will love usFrom the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.What we all have in common
  • Living our values
  • Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
  • A passion for home furnishing
  • Performing & delivering while learning & developing
  • Having fun!

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