We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to support logistics and materials handling in our commercial beekeeping operations. The role involves operating forklifts to move goods efficiently across our warehouse, production, and storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Operating controls to align forklifts and raise/lower forks to stack, unstack, load, and unload palletised live bee colonies, and beekeeping materials and goods in our warehouse and factory areas.

Transporting goods to designated storage and production areas to ensure efficient operations.

Ensuring goods are stored in the correct locations so they can be easily located for orders and dispatch.

Performing daily pre-operational checks, visual inspections, andmonitoring of forklift equipment through gauges, instruments, and basic computerised systems to identify wear, damage, orfaults.

Servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments toforklifts and related equipment as required.





Assisting with general logistics support, including manualhandling, order picking/packing, and maintaining accuraterecords of stock movements and safety logs.

Adhering strictly to Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulationsand company procedures at all times.

Must be comfortable working around live honeybees, with highlikelihood of getting stung occasionally. For this reason,applicants must not be anaphylactic or prone to allergicreactions from bee stings

Valid Australian High Risk Work Licence – Forklift Truck (LFclass) issued by SafeWork NSW (or equivalent recognised licence).

Demonstrated experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics workplace.

Strong commitment to workplace safety and manual handling practices.

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📌 Forklift Driver (Yass Valley Council)
🏢 SWAGMAN HONEY
📍 Yass Valley Council