2. SPC Casual Forklift Drivers 2027

SPC Global Limited; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

SPC Global Limited is seeking casual forklift operators for the 2027 season at our Shepparton site in Victoria. Shifts run day, afternoon, or night with 8-hour durations; rostered hours vary with harvests and may include up to 7 days a week in peak periods.

Applicants must hold a current LF license and bring recent forklift experience; RF scanning and electric/reach truck familiarity are a plus. Training and equipment provided to ensure safe operation.

Qualifications

• Current License to perform high risk work (LF) is required.
• 2+ years of forklift operation experience preferred.
• Experience with RF scanning is advantageous.
• Experience with electric forklifts and reach trucks is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to lift and move pallets, bins and goods.
• Load and unload trucks; perform stacking and storage tasks.
• Assist with order picking and warehouse duties during peak season.

Skills

Forklift operations

RF scanning

Electric/forklifts reach trucks

High risk work LF license

Job description

• Employee TypeCasual

Contact information

• Contact NameSPC Recruitment Team
• Contact Phone[phone]***

Description

SPC CASUAL FORKLIFT OPERATOR2027 SEASON

SPC is an iconic food manufacturer with a 100-year commitment to playing a positive role in the Australian economy and manufacturing industry. Our manufacturing and distribution site located in Shepparton in Victoria’s beautiful Goulburn Valley region.

Each year SPC offers Casual Forklift Operator positions during the peak fruit processing season. The availability and duration of the work is dictated by crop harvests, which means there may be times when the work is plentiful and times when there may be fewer shifts, however, when rostered on, employees are required to work 8-hour shifts, and this can at times be up to 7 days a week in the peak of the season.

Our shifts include:

• Day Shift (6:00am – 2:30pm)
• Afternoon Shift (2:30pm – 11:00pm)
• Night Shift (10:30pm – 6:30am)

Although there are more work opportunities if you are available across all shifts, you can select your preferred shift.

SPC is seeking experienced forklift drivers to operate various forklifts in the 2027 season.

Roles may include:

• Lift and shift product on pallets and in bins
• Use of attachments
• Cool rooms
• Storage
• Order picking
• Truck loading/unloading
• Warehousing activities

The successful candidates must have:

• Current License to perform high risk work (LF)
• 2+ years’ workplace experience in forklift operations preferred
• Experience in RF scanning an advantage
• Experience in electric forklifts, single and/or double deep reach is highly valued

Other points for you to consider are that:

• There is no guarantee of a set number of hours you will be offered each week
• It is summer and it gets quite hot with the cookers preserving the fruit (SPC caters for these hot conditions by providing electrolytes, extra breaks and industrial fans)
• You will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

As part of our recruitment and selection process SPC requires all NEW casual forklift operator employees to participate and successfully complete the following activities:

• Face-to-Face Interview
• Pre-employment screening including Drug & Alcohol Screening
• Online Inductions
• Face-to-Face Induction
• SPC Forklift Training & Assessment

All employees are required to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia when you come in for your interview ( Photo ID, evidence of Australian Residency, Australian Citizenship or Passport with Visa details permitting you to work in Australia)

Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great safe team environment with some others who are new to SPC and others who have a wealth of experience to share. We also offer very competitive rates of pay, including loadings for afternoon and night shifts, and great rates for weekend work.

Our Culture:

Our employees come from all walks of life, across many cultures and backgrounds. The strength of our brands is supported through the strength of our people.

This is a rare opportunity to join a diverse, exciting workplace during a transformation period and make positive contributions to the growth of SPC.

Aside from being part of one of Australia’s most iconic businesses, SPC will also make sure you are fully trained for the job you are asked to do, and you will work in a great team environment with others who have a wealth of experience to share. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and career development.