Cold-Chain Forklift Operator | Day Shift

Mploy HR Group Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MployHR is seeking a warehouse operative in Melbourne for FIFO-style duties and forklift operation. You will handle loading/unloading, RF scanning, stock movements, and processing paperwork across ambient and freezer environments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years forklift experience, a valid licence, reliable transport, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Valid forklift licence.
• Experience in warehouse operations including receipting, dispatch, RF scanning, stock control, and inventory movements.
• Experience in food manufacturing environments is highly regarded but not essential.
• Own reliable transport.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training.
• Strong work ethic with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing operational demands.
• Flexible availability to work across day, afternoon, and night shifts, including on-call work when required.
• Willingness to work overtime, cover absences, and work weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift.
• Unload ambient & chilled trucks, inspect deliveries, receipting and put away deliveries.
• Move raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform RF scanning, receiving, dispatching, stock checks, inspections, and required paperwork.
• Return left over materials to Warehouse (Wrapping, Labelling, Counting, Transferring & Storing Away).
• Use machinery to assist with Warehouse requirements (Pallet Inverting Machine & Robot Palletiser).
• Work across temperature-controlled environments, including ambient and freezer areas.
• Load approximately 3-4 freezer trucks per shift, with freezer exposure limited to a maximum of 1 hour per truck load.
• Work in temperatures as low as -22°C (freezer jackets provided; safety boots not provided).
• Maintain housekeeping and warehouse cleanliness standards.
• Work independently and efficiently once trained.
• Demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Utilise sound computer, numeracy, and literacy skills in daily operation.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

RF scanning

Stock control

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Ability to work independently

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

MployHR is seeking a warehouse operative in Melbourne for FIFO-style duties and forklift operation. You will handle loading/unloading, RF scanning, stock movements, and processing paperwork across ambient and freezer environments.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years forklift experience, a valid licence, reliable transport, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training. Overtime and weekend work may be required.