Forklift Driver / Food Production Operator

About the Role

Are you a reliable, safety-focused, and hardworking individual looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing workplace in Adelaide's northern suburbs?

We are seeking experienced Forklift Drivers / Food Production Operators to support the production.

This position offers a combination of forklift operation and hands-on production work in a dynamic, quality-driven environment, with approximately 15-20% forklift duties and 80-85% production responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who are comfortable working across both warehouse and production functions.

Working as part of a high-performing team, you will help maintain product quality, meet production targets, and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your Duties May Include

- Loading and unloading raw materials and finished products using a forklift.
- Transporting stock, packaging materials, and ingredients throughout the facility.
- Operating, monitoring, and assisting with food production and packaging equipment.
- Assisting with machine setup, operation, and changeovers as required.
- Packing, labelling, palletising, and preparing products for dispatch.
- Ensuring products meet all quality control and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting product inspections and quality checks.
- Completing production documentation and records accurately.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and machinery.
- Adhering to all Workplace Health & Safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

What We Offer

- Production Operator Rate: $34.96 per hour + overtime
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.




- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Immediate start opportunities available.
- The opportunity to work within a growing and established food manufacturing workplace.

What We're Looking For

- Current LF Forklift Licence (essential).
- Previous forklift experience.
- Previous experience within the Food Manufacturing industry highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of workplace health, safety practices and food safety standards.
- Ability to strictly follow regulations, SOPs, policies, and procedures.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Strong physical fitness and ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 20-25kg when required.
- Own vehicle and current driver's licence.
- Valid working rights within Australia.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, overtime, weekends, and various shift patterns as required.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for a role that offers variety between forklift operation and production work, we would love to hear from you.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.

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