Forklift Operator | Food Manufacturing | Immediate Start
Location: Heidelberg West, VIC
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:06pm
Pay: $35/hour (includes cold room allowance) + Super
Type: Casual | Ongoing Work
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently seeking reliable and experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy food manufacturing site located in Heidelberg West. This role offers long-term, ongoing work for the right candidates and includes both forklift operation and hands-on production duties.
About the Role:
This is a dual-role position. While your primary duties will involve operating forklifts, there will also be food production responsibilities during quieter forklift periods.
Forklift & Warehouse Duties:
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Operate electric counterbalance forklifts (Linde & Hyster)
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Load and unload trucks
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Pick and move stock (manual lifting up to 20kg)
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General warehouse duties and housekeeping
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Maintain safety and hygiene protocols at all times
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Cold storage work in freezer (-4°C), chiller (1.5°C), and ambient zones
Food Production Duties (as required):
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Pack dips and other products with accuracy
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Operate basic food production machinery
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Assemble boxes, prepare ingredients, and maintain hygiene standards
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Assist in meeting daily production targets
What We're Looking For:
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Valid forklift licence with at least 12 months recent experience
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Experience in cold storage environments (preferred)
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Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg
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Comfortable working in freezer/chiller/ambient zones
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Strong attention to detail and safety-focused
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Willingness to support food production tasks as needed
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
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Previous warehouse management experience is a bonus
PPE including jackets for cold storage zones will be provided.
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