$30 – $31 per hour + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time role driving HC trucks within our Lockwood facility only
Multiple shift options available with forklift licence preferred
$30 – $31 per hour + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time role driving HC trucks within our Lockwood facility only
Multiple shift options available with forklift licence preferred
Our Company
Incorporated in ****, Hazeldene's Chicken Farm is a leading FMCG company headquartered in Lockwood (Bendigo), Victoria. At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products.
At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have expanded across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
About the Role
We are currently seeking Warehouse Transfer Drivers to join our Warehouse and Logistics team at our Lockwood facility.
This role is responsible for the safe, timely and efficient movement of products between Hazeldenes' production facilities, warehouse areas and storage locations within the Lockwood site. You will be operating HC trucks within the facility only, including reversing, positioning trailers and completing internal transfers safely and efficiently.
This is not an external linehaul or long distance transport role. The work is focused on internal site movements, supporting production and warehouse operations, and helping maintain a smooth and uninterrupted supply chain.
A current HC licence is mandatory for this role. A forklift licence is preferred, along with previous warehouse,



logistics or transport experience.
You will be required to follow all site safety, food safety, Chain of Responsibility, fatigue management, load restraint and cold chain requirements at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operating HC trucks within the Lockwood facility to transfer goods between internal production, warehouse and storage areas
Reversing, positioning and moving trucks and trailers safely in a busy operational environment
Completing pre-start checks and routine vehicle inspections to ensure vehicles are safe and roadworthy
Reporting vehicle maintenance issues, safety concerns or operational delays as required
Accurately completing transport documentation, including load manifests, transfer dockets and logbooks
Ensuring loads are properly restrained and comply with legal weight, hygiene and cold chain requirements
Following all food safety, hygiene, biosecurity and site safety requirements
Communicating effectively with dispatch, warehouse, production and site personnel to support efficient load handling and turnaround
Adhering to Chain of Responsibility and fatigue management obligations at all times
Maintaining a clean, safe and professional vehicle presentation
Supporting the Warehouse team with general warehouse duties where required
Identifying and reporting operational inefficiencies to support continuous improvement
Performing any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably directed by the Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Team Leader
About You




You are a reliable and safety focused driver who is confident operating heavy vehicles in a busy site environment. You are practical, calm under pressure and able to work well with warehouse, dispatch and production teams.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Current HC licence, mandatory
Previous experience driving HC trucks
Robust reversing and vehicle positioning skills
Forklift licence, preferred
Previous warehouse or logistics experience, highly desirable
Good understanding of load restraint, fatigue management and Chain of Responsibility requirements
Strong commitment to workplace safety, food safety and compliance
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Reliable transport and ability to attend shifts at our Lockwood site
Ability to work in a fast paced operational environment
A positive attitude and willingness to support the broader Warehouse team when required
Shift & Role Requirements
These are full time roles based at our Lockwood facility.
Shifts generally operate across the following times: 5:00am to 1:00pm | 1:00pm to 9:00pm | 8:00pm to 4:00am
Shift times may vary depending on business and operational requirements.
This role involves driving HC trucks within the Lockwood facility only. The position does not involve external linehaul or long distance transport work. Applicants must be confident with internal site driving, reversing and safe vehicle movements in a busy production and warehouse environment.
Benefits
$30 – $31 per hour + penalty rates as applicable
Stable full time employment
Opportunity to join a growing FMCG business
Supportive warehouse and logistics team environment
On the job training and development
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted company products
Applications are open to candidates with full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Warehouse Transfer Driver (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes Chicken Farm
📍 Bendigo