About the role

This is a varied, multifaceted role combining forklift operation, hands-on nursery labour, picking, packing and loading orders, HR truck driving and customer deliveries, and general dispatch, yard and logistics support. This is not a driving-only position. Some days will involve deliveries, while others will focus on loading, forklift operation, nursery work and assisting the wider team wherever required.

Key responsibilities

- Operate a forklift to safely move, prepare and load nursery stock.
- Load and secure plant trolleys, trays, seedlings and nursery products.
- Drive an HR truck to deliver orders to farms, stores and customer locations.
- Unload and position plant trolleys and stock at delivery locations.
- Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
- Perform hands-on nursery labour and general operational duties.
- Move stock and trolleys between nursery areas and departments.
- Check orders against delivery paperwork and run sheets.
- Communicate with dispatch, nursery staff and customers.
- Keep loading, dispatch and storage areas clean, safe and organised.

About you

- A current and valid HR Driver Licence.
- A current Forklift Licence with practical loading experience.
- Previous experience in a commercial nursery, horticultural business or similar hands-on environment.
- Commercial truck-driving and delivery experience.




- Experience safely loading, securing and unloading bulky or wheeled stock.
- A strong understanding of load restraint and road-safety requirements.
- The physical fitness required to perform nursery labour and move plant trolleys, trays and stock.
- A willingness to work across multiple areas of the business—not only drive.
- A reliable, punctual and flexible approach.
- Good communication and customer service skills.

About us Yield Australia is a large commercial propagation nursery based in Werribee South. We produce and distribute millions of high-quality vegetable seedlings and plants for commercial growers and customers each year. Our operation depends on quality, reliability and teamwork. We need someone who is willing to get involved, work across different areas and take pride in ensuring every order is prepared, loaded and delivered safely and on time.

Benefits

- Secure full-time employment.
- A diverse and multifaceted role with no two days exactly the same.
- A combination of forklift operation, nursery work, loading and truck driving.
- Consistent hours within an established and expanding business.
- A practical, supportive and team-focused workplace.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in commercial horticulture.

📌 Forklift Operator, Nursery Hand & HR Truck Driver (Werribee South)
🏢 Yield Australia
📍 Werribee South