Forklift Driver

Andrews Meat; Longford; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company is seeking a full-time Forklift Driver based in Longford, TAS. The successful candidate will operate forklifts to safely move, load, and unload materials while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to safety are essential, along with good communication and time management skills. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Manually handle, stake, and unstack cartons as required.
• Load and unload goods from trucks and storage areas.
• Ensure accurate placement and stacking of products.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

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Plant/Site: JBS Longford Plant

Swift & Company Trade Group is located in Queensland and is the international trading division of JBS. Our trading office has supplied to international markets for over 50 years trading a variety of protein products including beef, sheep, goat, pork, poultry and game meats along with by products including meat and bone meal and tallow.

About the role

Join the JBS Australia Pty Limited team as a full-time Forklift Driver based in Longford, TAS. We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious team members to join our company. In this role, you will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, load, and unload materials efficiently while maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Manually handing, staking and unstacking cantons as and where required.
• Load and unload goods from trucks and storage areas.
• Ensure accurate placement and stacking of products.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations.

Criteria for selection include (but is not limited to):

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time management skills.

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