Forklift Drivers / Pick Packers – Multiple Permanent Positions

Villawood Timber & Building Products
Villawood, Sydney NSW
Full-Time Permanent
$30–$36+ per hour, plus super and overtime

Join our growing team

Villawood Timber & Building Products is looking for reliable and experienced forklift drivers and pick packers to join our warehouse and timber-yard team.

We have multiple full-time permanent positions available, with rates starting from $30 and extending to $36+ per hour, depending on your experience, capability and level of responsibility.

Experience operating side loaders or handling long-length timber and building products will be highly regarded.

We are looking for people who take pride in their work, operate safely and want secure, long-term employment. Leadership opportunities are also available for experienced candidates who can help coordinate daily warehouse and yard operations.

About the role

This is a hands-on position in a busy timber yard and warehouse. Your responsibilities will include:

Operating counterbalance forklifts and side loaders safely and efficiently

Picking and packing customer orders

Loading and unloading trucks

Handling long-length timber and building materials

Checking orders carefully before despatch

Receiving and putting away incoming stock

Maintaining an organised warehouse and yard

Completing basic stock checks

Following workplace safety procedures

Assisting customers, drivers and other team members when required

What we’re looking for

You will ideally have:

A current Australian LF forklift licence

Previous forklift, warehouse, timber-yard or building-materials experience

Side loader experience or experience handling long and bulky products

Confidence loading and unloading trucks safely

Good attention to detail and a focus on order accuracy

A strong commitment to workplace safety

Physical fitness and the ability to perform hands-on work

Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Full Australian working rights

Experience with timber and building materials is highly regarded but is not essential for the right candidate. Training on our products and equipment can be provided to capable operators.

Leadership opportunities

We are also interested in experienced candidates who can:

Lead and support a small warehouse team

Coordinate picking, loading and despatch priorities

Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards

Train and guide less-experienced team members

Ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time

Take responsibility and resolve day-to-day operational issues

Previous leadership experience is preferred for senior positions but is not required for all roles.

Pay and conditions

$30–$36+ per hour, depending on experience and capability

Superannuation paid in addition

Overtime available and paid at applicable rates

Full-time permanent employment (40 hour standard week)

Multiple positions available

Stable, long-term employment

Opportunities to progress into leading-hand and supervisory roles

About us

Villawood Timber & Building Products is a trusted supplier of timber and building materials to builders, carpenters and trade professionals across Sydney.

Our reputation has been built on reliable service, accurate orders, quality products and a simple promise: we do what we say we will do.

Our company values are Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence, and we are looking for people who demonstrate those values in the way they work.

Apply now

If you are a reliable forklift operator or warehouse worker looking for a permanent position with competitive pay and opportunities to progress, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and include details of your forklift, side loader, warehouse or timber-yard experience.