Cold-Storage Forklift Operator – Food Dispatch & Inventory

Kitchen Food Company; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse, and dispatch operations. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders for dispatch, and maintain accurate inventory while ensuring quality checks and correct labeling.

In this role, you will verify temperatures, handle dispatch paperwork, and follow FIFO procedures in a chilled environment. A proactive team player with strong safety awareness will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret dispatch plans, labels, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory and dispatch records.
• Follow FIFO procedures and maintain clean, organized warehouse areas.
• Perform daily forklift pre-start checks and report issues.
• Understand food safety and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to lift, move and handle products in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience with pallet wrapping equipment and warehouse reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, store, and load finished products.
• Prepare dispatch orders and inspect pallets for wrapping and labeling.
• Check product temperatures before dispatch.
• Maintain inventory and dispatch records accurately.
• Follow FIFO and keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Perform daily forklift pre-start checks and report issues.
• Process dispatch documentation and related paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

FIFO

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Reading dispatch plans

Safety procedures

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse, and dispatch operations. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders for dispatch, and maintain accurate inventory while ensuring quality checks and correct labeling.

In this role, you will verify temperatures, handle dispatch paperwork, and follow FIFO procedures in a chilled environment. A proactive team player with strong safety awareness will thrive here.