Day-Shift Forklift Driver - Meat Warehouse

Australian Workforce; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Day shift hours

Competitive pay rates

EAP confidential counselling

Onsite physiotherapy

Staff discounts & retail partnerships

Job summary

Australian Workforce is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a busy meat processing and distribution facility in Lidcombe, NSW. This permanent, full-time role emphasises safety, accuracy and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning yard and warehouse operations and efficient goods handling.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, offering a stable day-shift schedule, competitive pay, and strong safety and training culture.

Qualifications

• Current High-Risk Forklift Licence (mandatory).
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or yard environment.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with strict timelines.
• Excellent communication and a safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to support warehouse and yard operations.
• Receive goods in the yard area, including meat, dry goods, and chemicals.
• Stack and sort empty pallets.
• Group and manage different pallet types.
• Maintain accurate stock management for the dry goods area.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries and receivals within the yard.
• Ensure the yard is kept clean, organised, and safe at all times.
• Report incidents and hazards in line with site procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

High-Risk Forklift Licence

Job description

Australian Workforce is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver for a busy meat processing and distribution facility in Lidcombe, NSW. This permanent, full-time role emphasises safety, accuracy and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning yard and warehouse operations and efficient goods handling.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, offering a stable day-shift schedule, competitive pay, and strong safety and training culture.