Forklift & Dispatch Specialist - Cold Storage Food Logistics

The Kitchen Food Company; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kitchen Food Company in Sydney is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse, and dispatch operations, ensuring accurate handling, storage, and distribution of finished goods.

You will operate forklifts, perform quality and temperature checks, verify labels, and process dispatch paperwork while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to FIFO, food safety, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license/certification.
• Experience in warehouse, dispatch, logistics or manufacturing.
• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills; experience with warehouse management systems (e.g., NetSuite) is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret dispatch plans, labels and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of FIFO and stock rotation principles.
• Experience in food manufacturing, cold storage or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of dispatch documentation, transport labeling and inventory management processes.
• Experience with pallet wrapping equipment and warehouse reporting procedures.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory control

FIFO

Safety awareness

Cold storage experience

Reading dispatch docs

Outils

NetSuite

Description du poste

Kitchen Food Company in Sydney is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse, and dispatch operations, ensuring accurate handling, storage, and distribution of finished goods.

You will operate forklifts, perform quality and temperature checks, verify labels, and process dispatch paperwork while maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to FIFO, food safety, and company procedures.