Forklift Driver

EVEREST HARVESTING GROUP PTY LTD; Cobbitty; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

EVEREST HARVESTING GROUP PTY LTD – Cobbitty NSW is seeking a Forklift Driver to move, stack and load palletised goods, ensuring stock integrity and safe transit between production, storage and dispatch areas. The role requires a current HRW Licence - Class LF, AQF Certificate II/III in Warehousing or related field, and 1–2 years forklift experience in warehouse, nursery or horticultural environments.

We value reliable team players who follow safety practices and contribute to a compliant,

Qualifikationen

• Mandatory Licence: Current and valid High-Risk Work (HRW) Licence - Class LF (Forklift Truck).
• Education: Primary/secondary education or a relevant AQF Certificate II or III (e.g., Certificate in Warehousing or Supply Chain Operations).
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of proven experience operating forklifts in high-volume warehouse, nursery, or horticultural environments.

Aufgaben

• Load handling: safely stack and unstack pallets using attachments; ensure loads are balanced and secured before transit.
• Loading & unloading: coordinate loading/unloading of heavy vehicles with proper weight distribution.
• Inventory movement: transport plant stock and materials across nurseries, sheds, and climate-controlled areas.
• Dispatch support: stage orders, verify consignments, apply load restraints.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

AQF Certificate II or III in Warehousing or Supply Chain

Tools

HRW Licence LF

Jobbeschreibung

EVEREST HARVESTING GROUP PTY LTD – Cobbitty NSW

About Everest Harvesting Group
Everest Harvesting is a prominent labor hiring company based in Australia, dedicated to meeting your
professional farming labor needs. Aiming to provide Australia’s best labor hiring services, we have built a
strong reputation in the industry over more than a decade. Through this extensive experience, we have
developed a clientele that trusts our excellent services and reliable workforce solutions.
Our business has expanded across various states in Australia, with a core specialty in horticulture and
viticulture. We believe firmly in the power of teamwork, which is why we maintain a diverse team of
skilled and experienced workers to handle daily operations. Our comprehensive service range includes
packing, picking, pruning, thinning, harvesting, bin running, harvest supervising, machine operating, and
now, specialized agronomic advisory.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Forklift Driver at Everest Harvesting Group Pty Ltd is responsible for the safe and efficient
movement, stacking, and loading of palletised goods, nursery stock, and agricultural inputs. This role
ensures the integrity of stock during transit and maintains a fluid supply chain between production,
storage, and dispatch areas while strictly adhering to site traffic management plans and Australian safety
standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

Operational Execution

• Load Handling: Safely stack and unstack pallets using appropriate attachments (e.g., tines, side shifters, or rotators). Ensure loads are balanced and secured before transit.
• Loading & Unloading: Coordinate the loading and unloading of heavy vehicles (trucks and
  containers), ensuring weight distribution is compliant with transport regulations.
• Inventory Movement: Transport plant stock and materials across nurseries, sheds, and climate
  controlled areas according to inventory labels.
• Dispatch Support: Stage orders for delivery, verify consignment notes against physical stock,
  and apply appropriate load restraints.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety

• Pre-start Inspections: Complete mandatory daily pre-start checklists; identify and report any
  mechanical defects or hydraulic leaks immediately.
• Safe Navigation: Operate vehicles in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or high-traffic zones,
  maintaining constant situational awareness.

Compliance & Housekeeping

• WHS Adherence: Maintain 100% compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards
  and company-specific Traffic Management Plans (TMP).
• Work Area Integrity: Ensure travel paths and emergency exits remain clear of debris. Assist in
  periodic stocktakes and cycle counts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSING

To be successful in this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Mandatory Licence: Current and valid High-Risk Work (HRW) Licence - Class LF (Forklift
  Truck).
• Education: Primary/Secondary education or a relevant AQF Certificate II or III (e.g., Certificate
  in Warehousing or Supply Chain Operations).
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of proven experience operating forklifts in high-volume
  warehouse, nursery, or horticultural environments.

Why Join Everest Harvesting Group?

This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple states (QLD, NSW, VIC, NT, SA, WA) within a
dynamic and expanding agricultural enterprise. We offer a competitive salary that meets Australian
skilled migration standards and a professional environment where your scientific expertise will drive real
world outcomes.

Everest Harvesting Group Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.