## Cold Room Production OperatorNorthgate, Queensland, AustraliaApply NowJob ID: R-108323Date posted: 11/09/2026Team: ManufacturingLocation: Northgate, QLD, AU## Job Description**Who Are We?**The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.**The Role:**We're looking for an experienced **High Reach Forklift Driver** to join our Production Services team at Northgate. Reporting to the Process Owner, you'll play a critical role in the receival, storage, and distribution of concentrate products within our temperature-controlled cold room environment, operating at temperatures down to -18°C.From unloading shipping containers carrying 200-litre drums through to managing stock in high-bay racking systems up to six levels high, and ensuring timely supply to our production areas, this role demands precision, skill, and a solid safety mindset. You'll also be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all stock movements in our systems.**Location**:



Northgate**Shift:**Monday to Friday from 6:00am – 2:30pm**What’s on Offer for you?*** A permanent role within a globally recognised FMCG organisation* On-the-job training and development to set you up for success* A supportive team environment with clear safety and quality standards* Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience* Potential OT opportunities* Free parking on-site**Responsibilities:*** **Container receival and unloading**: Safely unload shipping containers carrying 200-litre drums of concentrates; inspect incoming products for damage, verify quantities, batch numbers and documentation, and receipt stock accurately into BPCS.* **Cold room storage and inventory management:** Operate high-reach forklifts within a temperature-controlled environment to store and retrieve products from racking systems up to six levels high; maintain FIFO/FEFO stock rotation, batch traceability, and accurate inventory records.* **Production supply:** Pick and deliver the correct products, quantities, and batch numbers to production areas in line with schedules; maintain continuity of supply and communicate proactively with production personnel.* **System operation**: Process all goods receipting, stock transfers, production issues, and returns in real time; investigate and report any stock discrepancies or system errors.* **Equipment operation and care**: Conduct daily pre-start inspections, operate high-reach forklifts and material-handling equipment safely within site traffic management procedures,



and report any defects or infrastructure damage promptly.* **Safety and food safety compliance:** Adhere to all WHS policies, forklift operating procedures, GMP, and food safety requirements; respond appropriately to spills, leaks, or emergency situations in the cold room and warehouse.**Your Skills & Experience:****Required*** Current **LF High Risk Work Licence** (Forklift Truck)* Demonstrated experience operating **high-reach forklifts*** Experience in a **warehouse or cold room environment**, including high-bay racking systems* Experience using a **warehouse management or inventory system*** Strong attention to detail and accuracy in stock management* Solid understanding of **FIFO/FEFO** stock rotation and batch traceability principles* Good computer literacy and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment* Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills**Preferred*** Prior experience with **BPCS (Business Planning and Control System)*** Experience handling **200-litre drums** or similar bulk product formats* Background in a **food manufacturing or food ingredient** environmentIf you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a strong team culture at Kraft Heinz Northgate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!## Location(s)Northgate**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes****.**
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📌 Cold Room Production Operator Northgate, QLD, AU Posted 20 hours ago (Brisbane)
🏢 Kraft Heinz
📍 Brisbane