Forklift Driver

Rombola Family Farms; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package AUD 71k-75k

Team culture

Progressive business

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, is hiring a Forklift Driver to support harvest operations, handle bins, weigh, pack, and load produce into the cool room and trucks according to instructions.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires a current unencumbered driver's licence, proven forklift experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team while meeting safety and operational targets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist harvest operations by performing bin receival, weighting, packing and loading.
• Load produce into the cool room and trucks as directed.
• Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner and bins are stacked correctly.
• Load and stage loads, check weights and seedless sizes for accuracy.
• Conduct daily forklift checks and inspect equipment for wear and damage.
• Ensure bin labels are correct and Pack Manager entries are accurate.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's Licence

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Forklift

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.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for a Forklift Operator to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, Mataranka, NT, Douglas-Daly, NT and Bundaberg, QLD.

About the role:

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 $71,000 - $75,000.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

More information

To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.au

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