Counter Balance forklfit operator - $38 p/hr + Super, Day shift

Fuse Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Fuse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Forklift Operator for an Erskine Park site on the day shift (6am–2pm, Mon–Fri) with daily overtime. You will operate a counterbalance forklift to move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, supporting a high-volume beverage production environment.

Valid LF forklift license and 3+ years' experience in food/beverage FMCG are required, with a strong safety mindset and knowledge of HACCP/GMP. Onsite parking and immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Valid LF Forklift license.
• 3+ years’ forklift experience in a food or beverage production environment.
• Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP and hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counterbalance forklift throughout the shift.
• Transport raw materials and packaging supplies to production lines.
• Move finished palletised goods from production to despatch.
• Shrink wrap pallets as required.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure timely material delivery to production.
• Rotate between operational support tasks as needed.
• Adhere to GMP and company quality systems.
• Complete all tasks in a safe, responsible manner.

Job description

Fuse Recruitment are seeking experienced production forklift operators for immediate starts in Erskine Park. Monday to Friday working on the day shift, 6am – 2pm with daily overtime and paying $38 p/hr + overtime rates Super.

The Client:

A National leading brand in the beverage industry specialising in the distribution cask and bottled beverages, located in Erskine Park.

For you:

• Erskine Park location
• Free onsite parking
• $38 p/hr + Super
• Temp to perm after 6 months for proven performers
• Monday to Friday
• 6am – 2pm shift
• Daily overtime (lots of overtime available!)
• No daily shift confirmation needed from the agency!

The Role: Production Forklift Operators – Day Shift

A high-volume beverage manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Production Forklift Operator to support their fast-paced production environment. This role involves continuous forklift operation throughout the shift, providing essential materials to production lines and moving finished goods to despatch.

You will play a critical role in ensuring production runs smoothly by transporting raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished palletised goods. This position involves consistent counterbalance forklift operation with no truck loading or unloading required.

Your main duties will involve:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift throughout the shift.
• Transport raw materials and packaging supplies VIA Forklift from storage to production lines.
• Move completed, palletised goods from production to the despatch area.
• Shrink wrap pallets as required.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are delivered to production in a timely manner.
• Rotate between operational support tasks as needed.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company quality systems.
• Complete all tasks in a safe, responsible manner.

The Candidates:

To be successful in obtaining this role you will have the following experience:

• Valid LF Forklift license
• 3+ years’ forklift experience operating counter balance forklifts in a food or beverage production environment.
• Experience working within FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and hygiene protocols.
• Ability to move pallets efficiently in a high-volume factory
• Strong safety mindset

• Proven experience delivering stock and packaging materials to production lines.
• Experience shrink wrapping pallets and monitoring stock levels.
• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual handling tasks.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

• Own reliable transport (shift outside public transport hours). Ability to meet productivity and efficiency targets.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet.

• Own reliable transport (shift outside public transport hours).
• Full Australian working rights required