Forklift Driver

Rombola Family Farms; Griffith; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package $70k-$85k

Team culture

Progressive business

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW is seeking a Forklift Driver to support harvest operations. You will manage bin receival, weighing, packing, loading into the cool room and trucks, and assist the Packhouse Manager as directed.

You must hold a current unencumbered driver's licence and have proven forklift experience. The role requires a can-do attitude, teamwork and flexibility in hours. Remuneration ranges from $70,000 to $85,000.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Driver's Licence.
• Proven forklift operator experience.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner.
• Stack bins in correct group of 3.
• Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager.
• Stage loads as directed.
• Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing.
• Load bins on and off scales.
• Stack up made bins.
• Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers.
• Stage loads as directed.
• Daily Forklift checks completed.
• Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage.
• Ensure weights in bins are correct.
• Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight.
• Blow and wipe down bins and seedless.
• Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct.
• Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct.
• Ensure truck is load as directed.

Skills

Forklift operator experience

Driver's licence

Team player

Adaptability

Communication skills

Job description

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

About the role:

Rombola Family Farms is seeking for Forklift Driver for its operations in Griffith in NSW, Bundaberg in QLD, Mataranka and Douglas-Daly in the NT. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Forklift Driver will support harvest operations by carrying out a series of jobs including bins' receival, weighting, packing, transporting, and loading of produce into the cool room and trucks as directed.

Key operational accountabilities include:

• Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner.
• Stack bins in correct group of 3.
• Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager.
• Stage loads as directed.
• Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing.
• Load bins on and off scales.
• Stack up made bins.
• Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers.
• Stage loads as directed.
• Daily Forklift checks completed. Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage.
• Ensure weights in bins are correct.
• Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight.
• Blow and wipe down bins and seedless.
• Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct.
• Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct.
• Ensure truck is load as directed.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Current unencumbered Driver's Licence
• Proven experience as a forklift operator
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds
• Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets
• Good written and verbal communication skills

In return we offer you

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $70,000 - $85,000.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.