About the role

Hazeldene's is seeking reliable and safety-focused Rendering Operators – Forklift Drivers to join our team at our Lockwood site. This is a hands-on operational role supporting our Rendering area, with a strong focus on forklift operation, material movement, waste handling and general site duties. The role will involve moving pallets and materials to designated areas, emptying and condensing waste bins, completing forklift pre-operational checks and supporting the team with general operational duties as required.

Key responsibilities

- Operate forklifts safely throughout the site

- Move pallets and materials to designated storage and operational areas

- Empty and condense rubbish and waste in designated bins

- Complete forklift pre-operational inspections and reports before use

- Assist with waste and material movement within the Rendering operation

- Undertake general forklift and operational duties as required

- Drive trucks as required,



or undertake training to develop truck-driving capability

- Complete required forms and check sheets accurately

- Maintain clean and organised work areas and contribute to good housekeeping

- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene and sanitation requirements

About you

- Current and valid forklift licence

- Confidence operating a forklift safely in an active operational workplace

- Ability to perform practical and physically active duties throughout the shift

- Willingness to assist with waste and material-handling duties

- Ability to drive trucks or willingness to learn to drive trucks

- Strong safety awareness

- Reliable attendance and punctuality

- Good teamwork and communication skills

- Ability to follow procedures and instructions

- Valid Australian working rights suitable for ongoing full time employment

📌 Rendering Operator – Forklift Driver (Bendigo)
🏢 Hazeldenes
📍 Bendigo