Cold Storage High-Reach Forklift Operator | Early Shifts

Agri Labour; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with penalty &0

Casual ongoing employment

38 hours per week

Early morning shifts

Minimal weekend work

Opportunities in temp-controlled wareh

Team environment with safety focus

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is hiring two experienced High Reach Forklift Operators for a busy cold storage and warehousing operation in Derrimut, Victoria. You will move goods between ambient areas and freezer environments, operate forklifts safely, load/unload trucks and keep stock accurate in a temp-controlled setting.

Competitive pay at $50.28 per hour with penalty rates and overtime, 38 hours per week on casual ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Australian High Risk Work Forklift Licence (LF) - essential
• Previous high-reach forklift operating experience is essential
• Experience loading and unloading trucks and handling palletised goods
• Ability to work safely in and out of freezer environments down to -20°C
• Previous cold storage or temperature-controlled warehouse experience advantageous
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems advantageous
• Physically capable of completing manual handling and general warehouse tasks
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures and wear PPE including steel-capped boots

Responsibilities

• Operate high-reach forklifts to move, store and retrieve pallets within warehouse and freezer areas
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products are secure and handled correctly
• Move, stack, stage and organise pallets for storage and dispatch
• Work between ambient and freezer environments operating down to -20°C
• Assist with product receivals, order preparation and dispatch activities
• Check product quantities, pallet labels and storage locations to maintain stock accuracy
• Use RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems where required
• Complete daily forklift pre-start inspections and report any equipment faults
• Support stock rotation, pallet management and general warehouse duties
• Carry out manual handling and housekeeping tasks as required
• Follow workplace health and safety, food safety and cold-chain procedures
• Maintain clear walkways, safe traffic areas and organised workspaces

Skills

LF Licence (High Risk)

High Reach forklift experience

Truck loading/unloading experience

Cold storage / freezer experience

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse inventory systems

Job description

Agri Labour Australia is hiring two experienced High Reach Forklift Operators for a busy cold storage and warehousing operation in Derrimut, Victoria. You will move goods between ambient areas and freezer environments, operate forklifts safely, load/unload trucks and keep stock accurate in a temp-controlled setting.

Competitive pay at $50.28 per hour with penalty rates and overtime, 38 hours per week on casual ongoing employment.