Forklift Operator | Food Manufacturing | Immediate StartLocation: Heidelberg West, VICHours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:06pmPay: $35/hour (includes cold room allowance) + SuperType: Casual | Ongoing WorkStart Date: ASAPWe 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:Operate electric counterbalance forklifts (Linde & Hyster)Load and unload trucksPick and move stock (manual lifting up to 20kg)General warehouse duties and housekeepingMaintain safety and hygiene protocols at all timesCold storage work in freezer (-4°C), chiller (1.5°C), and ambient zonesFood Production Duties (as required):Pack dips and other products with accuracyOperate basic food production machineryAssemble boxes, prepare ingredients, and maintain hygiene standardsAssist in meeting daily production targetsWhat We're Looking For:Valid forklift licence with at least 12 months recent experienceExperience in cold storage environments (preferred)Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kgComfortable working in freezer/chiller/ambient zonesStrong attention to detail and safety-focusedWillingness to support food production tasks as neededExcellent teamwork and communication skillsPrevious warehouse management experience is a bonusPPE including jackets for cold storage zones will be provided.
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