Day-Shift Warehouse Operator & Forklift Specialist

Riverina Fresh Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverina Fresh is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator to join a friendly team at the Rosehill Distribution Centre. You will operate a forklift, pick stock to meet customer orders, and contribute to safe, efficient warehouse operations on dayshift, 4am to 12pm.

The role requires a current forklift licence, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team. Previous FMCG warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence is essential.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and hygiene compliance.
• Willingness to work production targets and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift for unloading and loading vehicles and containers.
• Perform stock rotation and order picking to meet customer orders.
• Conduct inventory counts/stocktaking and update records.
• Maintain documentation and records with GMP and safety compliance.
• Assist with manual handling/stacking of finished product and manual truck loading.
• Monitor and help reduce waste in the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you an experienced Warehouse operator/ forklift driver who is keen to work with a friendly team in a dynamic, fast paced and diverse work environment? Are you able toadd value through your industry experience? Riverina Fresh may have your next big career opportunity!

Riverina Fresh is a 100% Australian owned Dairy and Food Services company. We produce a range of award-winning dairy products including the iconic Riverina Fresh branded milks, creams, and yogurts. We also provide our customers with an extensive Food Services range.

Riverina Fresh supplies retail, hospitality and industrial customers across NSW, Victoria and ACT, and we have strong ties to the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about what we do and place great value on providing a safe, supportive and motivating working environment.

We are looking for a Warehouse Operator with a positive attitude, to work at our Rosehill Distribution Centre. The successful applicant will be required to work Dayshift, Monday to Friday, 4am to 12pm.

The main functions of this role will be picking stock to meets customer order requirements, forklift and manual loading of delivery vehicles, stock and inventory rotation and inventory monitoring.

This is a secure position working with a friendly team in a challenging role.

Responsibilities are varied and include -

Operating a forklift, including vehicle and container unloading.

Stock rotation

Order picking

Inventory counts/ stocktaking

Documentation and Record keeping

GMP, Quality, safety & hygiene control

Manual handling/stacking of finished product

Manual truck loading

Monitoring and reducing waste

Key Requirements

Must have a current forklift license (essential).

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions closely.

Be highly focused on safety, quality & hygiene compliance.

Be highly focused on attaining production targets and efficiency.

Trouble shooting skills and ability to use initiative.

Sound knowledge of Transport Chain of Responsibility principles.

Experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment preferred but not essential.

Availability to work public holidays as required.

Ability to work occasional overtime if required.

Ability to work unsupervised when required.

Ability to work as part of a team.

We provide one on one training and opportunities to grow yourcareer as a valued team member working with our experienced and diverse close-knit team.

Your success is reflected in ours and as a Team Member, you willspeak honestly, valuing input from others and you will have a high degree of ownership and accountability. Any new Team member of Riverina Fresh will be arole model for the Riverina Fresh values, Safety, Quality, People, Integrityand Impact.

We offer competitive hourly rates to the right applicant (including shift allowances and overtime rates). Experience in a cool room or warehouse will be highly valued, however is not essential.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, police and reference checks.Please apply and submit your resume, including current contact details. Please send any relevant working visa documents for your application to***********@riverinafresh.com.au

Riverina Fresh is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment that and embraces the diverse talent of its people and treats employee safety and wellbeing as a priority.

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