Occupation

741331 Forklift Driver

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

741331 Forklift Driver

Operates a forklift to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Fork Truck Operator
  • Forklift Operator

Specialisation

  • Reach Truck Operator

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Aligns, raises and lowers forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
  • Operates forklifts on rails or using electronic guidance systems to control movement
  • Transports goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals using a lift truck
  • May operate a vehicle capable of lifting fully loaded shipping containers
  • May operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames