Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

FORKLIFT DRIVERS operate forklifts to move bulk materials, containers, crates, palletised goods, cartons and bales.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

operating controls to align forklifts and raise and lower forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals;
operating forklifts which run on rails or use electronic guidance systems to control movements in narrow aisles;
transporting goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals;
ensuring goods are stored in correct areas so that they can be easily located when orders are made up;
monitoring equipment operation visually through gauges and instruments and through computerised monitoring equipment;
inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage;
servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments to forklifts;
may operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames.

Occupation:

721311 Forklift Driver