We are currently seeking experienced Forklift Operators (Counterbalance and High Reach) to join a well-established food manufacturing company currently based in Marrickville.

This is an ongoing Monday to Friday opportunity with potential for permanency. The company is currently operating from Marrickville and will be relocating to a new facility in Villawood NSW 2163. Candidates must be willing and able to work at the recent Villawood site once the relocation takes place.

This position involves a combination of forklift operation and general warehouse duties within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

What’s on offer:

- Ongoing full-time hours, Monday to Friday

- Day shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm

- Opportunity for permanent employment

- Current location in Marrickville, approximately 10 minutes' walk from Marrickville Station

- Relocation to a new facility in Villawood NSW 2163

- Stable role with a reputable food manufacturer

- Long-term employment opportunity

Key responsibilities include:

- Operating counterbalance forklifts

- Operating high reach forklifts (6+ rack heights) with a high level of precision and control

- Loading and unloading trucks

- RF scanning and inventory handling

- Transporting raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the facility





- Performing general warehouse and storeperson duties

- Adhering to site safety and GMP standards

- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment

To be successful, you will have:

- A valid LF Forklift Licence

- Minimum 12 months' forklift experience (3+ years preferred)

- Demonstrated high-level competency operating high reach forklifts (6+ rack heights)

- Ability to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced, narrow aisle environment

- Previous warehouse/storeperson experience

- Understanding of GMP protocols (desirable)

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

- Ability and willingness to work at the new Villawood NSW 2163 site following the relocation

Important – Site Relocation

Please note that the client will be relocating from Marrickville to Villawood NSW 2163.

Applicants must be comfortable and able to travel to Villawood once the new site is operational. Please consider the future location when applying for this position.

This position requires a highly skilled and experienced High Reach Forklift Operator. Candidates without strong high reach experience will not be considered.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Unfortunately, this role is not available to student visa holders.

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