HIGH REACH FORKLIFT & MACHINE OPERATION – KINGSGROVE
Labourpower is currently recruiting for an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator with previous Machine Operating experience to join a busy food manufacturing and distribution facility based in Kingsgrove.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across both warehouse and food manufacturing environments who is looking for ongoing work and the opportunity to develop their skills.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
- Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a dual-position role, consisting of approximately 60% High Reach Forklift operation and 40% production line work.
You will be required to move between warehouse and production duties, including providing break relief and supporting different areas of the production floor.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Operating high reach forklifts for put-away and stock replenishment.
- Moving finished goods to designated racking locations.
- Supplying production lines with raw materials and ingredients.
- Operating production machinery as required.
- RF scanning and maintaining accurate stock control.
- Following FIFO procedures.
- Providing break relief and assisting across various production areas.
- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
- Supporting the team to achieve daily production targets.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:
- Current LF Forklift Licence.
- Strong previous experience operating high reach forklifts.
- Previous machine operating experience, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Understanding of food safety, GMP and hygiene standards.
- Experience working in manufacturing and/or warehouse environments.
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to undertake manual handling and work across multiple departments.
- Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.
SIGNIFICANT – PLEASE READ:
This position requires flexibility and the ability to perform both forklift and production duties throughout your shift. Candidates must be comfortable being cross-trained and working across different departments as operational requirements change.
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
- Ongoing work with a well-established food manufacturing facility.
- Opportunity to develop skills across warehouse and production operations.
- Potential career progression opportunities.
If you have the required forklift and production experience and are looking for an ongoing opportunity, click APPLY NOW!
Once you apply, Scarlett will be in contact with you. Please ensure you interact with Scarlett and complete the required onboarding process to help fast-track your application and get you started sooner.