Forklift Driver (Overnight)

"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."

Location

Melbourne (Richmond)

Employment type

Part Time Permanent co-worker

Department

Logistics & Supply Chain

Deadline

2026-07-22

Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEA

Candidate 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 know

Key responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

$29.59 base hourly pay rate + penalty rates (including on weekends, public holidays, and late nights).

6 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more

Rosters published 4 weeks in advance.

15% Co-worker discount

Subsidised meals and complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant

Free uniforms provided

Free Co-worker parking

Bonus programme (where eligible)

Benefits Membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)

Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

Additional Information:

This role is Permanent Part-time, 60hrs/fortnight

The internal job title for this role is Fulfilment Operations Co-worker

This role requires availability to work between the hours of 11pm and 11am

In order to be successful for this role, you must hold a forklift licence

Team vision ( title) About this work area

Team 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 such as click and collect handouts.

Let's connect Who you are

Let´s connect As a Fulfilment Operations Co-worker you are or you have:

A Passion for optimising fulfilment operations, with an eye to detail.

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 you

Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!

Local section (URL)

Why you will love us

From 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!