Who Are We?

MployHR is a wholly owned Australian labour hire, recruitment, and HR business with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Our Client

Our client supplies flour, bread, and cake mixes to food manufacturers. They also manufacture a wide range of bakery products, including artisan bread, hot cross buns, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, pastries, croissants, muffins, doughnuts, scrolls, scones, bagels, éclairs, caramels, and jams. They are currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Drivers to join their warehouse team.

Shift
Monday to Friday
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Day Shift)

Pay Rate
$38.69 per hour Superannuation

Duties and Responsibilities
Operate a counterbalance forklift
Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
Move raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the warehouse
and production areas
Perform RF scanning, receiving, dispatching, stock checks, inspections, and required
paperwork
Maintain housekeeping and warehouse cleanliness standards
Work across different temperature-controlled settings, including ambient and freezer areas
Regularly move goods into freezer rooms throughout the shift
Load approximately 3–4 freezer trucks per shift, with freezer exposure limited to a maximum of 1 hour per truck load




Work comfortably in temperatures as low as -22°C (freezer jackets provided; candidates are encouraged to bring their own jackets. Safety boots are not provided)
Work independently and efficiently once trained
Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and perform well in a rapid-paced environment
Maintain a high level of attention to detail
Utilise sound computer, numeracy, and literacy skills in daily operation

Experience & Requirements
Minimum 2 years' experience operating counterbalance forklifts
Experience in warehouse operations, including receipting, dispatch, RF scanning, stock control, and inventory movements
Experience within food manufacturing environments is highly regarded but not essential
Valid forklift licence
Own reliable transport
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training
Robust work ethic with a positive and proactive attitude
Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing operational demands
Flexible availability to work across day, afternoon, and night shifts, including on-call work when required
Willingness to work overtime, cover absences, and work weekends when required.

📌 Forklift Driver Counterbalance Morning Shift Tullamarine (Australia)
🏢 Mploy HR Group
📍 Australia