Casual Warehouse Operators / Forklift Operators - Bega ACT

Programmed GO; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Canberra is seeking reliable Casual Warehouse Operators and Forklift Operators to support busy Christmas and New Year operations. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse and cool room environment, handling stock safely and efficiently.

The role offers approx 24 hours per week with potential to increase to 36 hours; shifts include day, afternoon and night. A current forklift licence is essential and prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift licence (essential).
• Previous forklift operating experience (highly regarded).
• Previous warehouse experience (preferred).
• Ability to undertake heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Confidence working in a cool room environment.
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts.
• A reliable attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work throughout the December and January peak period, with no planned leave during this time.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and manage stock.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders.
• Loading and unloading goods.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Working in a cool room environment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

Job description

Casual Warehouse Operators / Forklift Operators - Bega ACT

Casual Warehouse Operators / Forklift Operators

Bega - Canberra, ACT

Pay Rate: $43.03 per hour

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operator with a current forklift licence looking for casual work over the busy Christmas and New Year period?

Bega is seeking reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious Warehouse Operators to join their team in Canberra to support increased operational demand throughout December and January.

This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking consistent hours, with the potential to increase working hours during the peak period.

About the Role

You will be working in a fast-paced warehouse and cool room environment, supporting daily warehouse operations and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.

Duties will include:

• Operating forklifts to move and manage stock.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders.
• Loading and unloading goods.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Working in a cool room environment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current and valid forklift licence (essential).
• Previous forklift operating experience (highly regarded).
• Previous warehouse experience (preferred).
• Ability to undertake heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Confidence working in a cool room environment.
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts.
• A reliable attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work throughout the December and January peak period, with no planned leave during this time.

Hours & Pay

• Pay Rate: $43.03 per hour.
• Employment Type: Casual / Part-time hours.
• Starting Hours: Approximately 24 hours per week.
• Peak Hours: Potential to increase to 36 hours per week, depending on operational requirements.
• Shifts: Day, afternoon and night shifts available.
• Weekends: Some weekend shifts may become available once trained and experienced.

Why Join Bega?

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunity for consistent weekly hours.
• Potential for additional shifts during the busy peak period.
• Work with a well-established and recognised Australian food company.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.