Dispatch Forklift Operator — Food Storage

Kitchen Food Company; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse and dispatch operations across chilled environments. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders for dispatch, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.

Responsibilities include conducting quality and temperature checks, wrapping pallets, verifying labels, and processing dispatch documentation to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills; experience with NetSuite is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret dispatch plans, labels, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and safely move, store, and load finished products.
• Support production activities, including pallet and packaging changeovers.
• Conduct product quality and label checks, including UBDs, batch codes, and product codes.
• Prepare and inspect pallets for dispatch, including wrapping and applying correct labels.
• Inspect delivery vehicles and verify product temperatures before dispatch.
• Ensure accurate dispatch quantities and report any discrepancies.
• Process dispatch orders, dockets, transfer documents, and related paperwork.
• Maintain accurate inventory, dispatch, delivery, and equipment records.
• Follow FIFO procedures and maintain clean and organized warehouse areas.
• Conduct daily forklift pre-start checks and report equipment issues.
• Prepare runsheets, production plans, dispatch plans, and product labels.
• Ensure all activities comply with food safety, workplace health and safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse operations

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

FIFO principles

Basic computer skills

NetSuite knowledge

Tools

NetSuite

Pallet wrapping equipment

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse and dispatch operations across chilled environments. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders for dispatch, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.

Responsibilities include conducting quality and temperature checks, wrapping pallets, verifying labels, and processing dispatch documentation to ensure on-time delivery.