Rydalmere, Sydney NSW | $70,000 – $80,000 + Superannuation (dependent on experience)

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and reliable High Reach Forklift Operator / Warehouse Storeperson to join our busy warehouse and distribution team based in Rydalmere.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a hands-on individual who takes pride in maintaining an organised warehouse, managing inventory accurately and supporting the smooth day-to-day movement of stock.
Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing and distribution environment, you will play an important role in ensuring stock is received, stored, replenished and dispatched safely and efficiently. The role involves operating a high-reach forklift across both warehouse and freezer environments, including working in temperatures of approximately -18°C.

What’s on Offer?

- Permanent, full-time position.
- Excellent salary of $70,000 – $80,000 + superannuation, depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working week.
- Typical hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm.
- Some flexibility may be required to accommodate transport collections and operational requirements.
- Stable working environment with an established team.
- Opportunity to contribute to ongoing warehouse improvements and operational success.

The Client:
A well-established food manufacturing and distribution business based in Rydalmere, operating within a fast-paced warehouse and production environment. The business specialises in the preparation, storage and distribution of premium frozen food products, supplying customers across various channels. With a strong focus on product quality, food safety and efficient operations, the team works collaboratively to ensure orders are accurately prepared, stored and dispatched to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities
The Warehouse Storeperson’s role is to ensure accurate stock counting and facilitate the smooth flow of materials in and out. Driving a high-reach forklift in both a freezer and warehouse environment, this position also assists with day-to-day operations of the warehouse,



ensuring that company standards are maintained within workplace health and safety requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Operating a high-reach forklift safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse and freezer.
- Loading and unloading trucks, including moving stock into and out of freezer storage.
- Returning finished stock from production to designated warehouse locations.
- Replenishing pick bays to support daily dispatch requirements.
- Checking, receipting and processing incoming deliveries against relevant paperwork.
- Moving, storing and organising incoming pallets and goods.
- Managing stock rotation in accordance with FIFO procedures.
- Conducting daily cycle counts, stock checks and assisting with regular stocktakes.
- Ensuring all stock movements are accurately recorded using warehouse systems and RF scanners.
- Picking, packing, labelling and preparing goods for dispatch when required.
- Monitoring freezer conditions and promptly reporting any temperature or equipment issues.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and organisation across warehouse and freezer areas.
- Identifying and reporting stock discrepancies, damaged goods, hazards and safety concerns.
- Assisting with general warehouse duties and ad hoc operational requirements to support the wider team.

About You
We are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious and takes ownership of their work.
You will be someone who understands the importance of accurate inventory management, maintaining a clean and organised warehouse, following procedures and supporting the wider team to achieve daily operational targets.
A positive attitude,



willingness to be hands-on and the ability to adapt to changing operational priorities will be essential to succeeding in this position.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

- A current and valid forklift licence.
- Extensive high-reach forklift operating experience.
- Previous experience working in a freezer environment, ideally at -18°C.
- Previous inventory management and stock control experience.
- Experience within a food manufacturing or food distribution warehouse environment (highly regarded).
- A strong understanding of warehouse procedures, stock rotation and inventory accuracy.
- Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems (preferred).
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Valuable numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work autonomously while also contributing positively to a team.
- A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to daily tasks.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.
- Physical fitness, including the ability to undertake manual handling and lift up to 20kg.
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Desirable, But Not Essential

- Certificate III in Warehousing Operations or Transport and Logistics.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or cold storage operations.

If you are an experienced high-reach forklift operator looking for a stable, permanent Monday-to-Friday opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
If this position sounds like you then hit APPLY now, alternatively email Mike on [email protected] with your resume.

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📌 Permanent High Reach Forklift Operator, $70k - $80k, Day shift (Rydalmere)
🏢 Fuse Recruitment
📍 Rydalmere