Cold-Store Forklift High-Reach Operator – Afternoon Shift

Turosi Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Supportive and safe team environment

Job summary

Turosi Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for freezer and dry store operations. The role focuses on high-precision forklift work in tempering, freezer, and cold-store environments, loading/unloading, stock movements, and FIFO control.

You will operate counterbalance and high-reach forklifts, maintain product integrity, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse. Prior experience in cold-store environments and Reach Truck is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Licence; Reach Truck experience highly desirable.
• Experience operating forklifts in freezer/cold-store environments.
• Proven ability to manage stock using FIFO principles.
• Safety-driven, accurate forklift operations in tight spaces and high-bay racking.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate counterbalance forklifts and high-reach forklifts for all stock handling activities.
• Load and unload trucks with precision; ensure accurate stock movements.
• Operate forklifts in freezer, tempering, and dry store environments.
• Maintain FIFO stock rotation using forklift movements to ensure shelf life.
• Conduct daily consolidation to optimise space in freezer and dry stores.
• Perform cycle counts and rack checks; manage space and order picking.
• Use forklifts for order picking, pallet retrieval, and space management.
• Indicate preferred shift (day or afternoon) as two shifts are available.

Skills

Forklift Licence

High Reach Experience

FIFO stock rotation

Safety-focused

Accurate, reliable operations

Tools

Excel

Microsoft D365

Job description

Turosi Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for freezer and dry store operations. The role focuses on high-precision forklift work in tempering, freezer, and cold-store environments, loading/unloading, stock movements, and FIFO control.

You will operate counterbalance and high-reach forklifts, maintain product integrity, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse. Prior experience in cold-store environments and Reach Truck is highly valued.