Location: Glenorie, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift Work)

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on and process-driven Dock Operator to support and lead the flow of goods across our wholesale production nursery. This role combines forklift operation, automation systems, and team coordination to ensure efficient daily operations.

You will play a key role in organising small teams, improving workflow efficiency, and working directly within nursery operations, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is a leadership-by-example role — you must be comfortable working on the ground while guiding others.

Key Responsibilities

Work with and support automated systems (conveyors, shuttle trays, staging systems) to improve efficiency.

Organise and direct small teams on the dock and across nursery logistics tasks

Ensure smooth dock flow, dispatch, and receiving operations

Lead by example through hands‑on participation in all tasks

Support process improvements and automation initiatives to reduce handling time and labour inefficiencies.

Assist in nursery operations, including plant movement, staging, and production support.

Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move plant stock and materials





Maintain accurate stock flow, tracking, and staging processes

Ensure safe, clean, and organised work areas at all times

About You

Valid Forklift Licence (LF required)

Proven ability to organise teams and coordinate daily work efficiently

Strong focus on process efficiency, structure, and continuous improvement

Comfortable working with automation and machinery systems

Willing to be hands‑on and lead from the front

Experience in nursery, warehouse, or production environments preferred

Ability to work shift schedules (early starts / flexible schedule required)

Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

Strong communication skills and ability to follow and give clear instructions

What We Offer

Full‑time role in a high‑volume production nursery

Opportunity to lead and influence operational efficiency and automation projects

A dynamic position combining leadership, logistics, and nursery work

Supportive environment with clear structure and performance focus.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Dock Operator (Forklift, Automation & Team Lead) – Production Nursery (Sydney)
🏢 Flower Power
📍 Sydney