Cold Storage Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Perishables

Talent Acquisition Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend overtime opportunities

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Cold Store Forklift Operator in Melbourne. This role handles perishable goods and animal carcasses in a cold environment, with a physically demanding shift and a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading/unloading, stock movement, and teamwork to meet daily deadlines. Ongoing casual opportunities with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence – essential.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Previous cold storage, warehouse, freight or logistics experience highly regarded.
• Experience handling perishable goods advantageous.
• Comfortable handling animal carcasses.
• Extremely physically fit and capable of heavy, repetitive manual handling.
• Comfortable working in cold storage conditions for extended periods.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake physically demanding duties.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to move, load and unload freight.
• Handling and moving perishable goods and animal carcasses.
• Loading and unloading trucks and freight vehicles.
• Moving, stacking and positioning stock throughout the cold store.
• Performing heavy and repetitive manual handling duties.
• Assisting with receiving, sorting and dispatching goods.
• Working within a cold storage environment.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all workplace health and safety and food handling procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily operational deadlines.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift operation experience

Physically fit

Safety awareness

Perishable goods handling

Team worker

Job description

Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Cold Store Forklift Operator in Melbourne. This role handles perishable goods and animal carcasses in a cold environment, with a physically demanding shift and a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading/unloading, stock movement, and teamwork to meet daily deadlines. Ongoing casual opportunities with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.