Forklift Driver

Experis (Austria); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Permanent potential after 6 months

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker in Heidelberg West. This casual role offers full-time hours (7:00am-3:06pm, Mon-Fri) with a strong chance to transition to permanent after 6 months. $35.00 per hour plus super, with weekly pay and potential for permanent employment.

You will operate electric counterbalance forklifts, handle stock, assist with food production tasks, and maintain safety and QA standards in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Minimum 12 months counterbalance forklift experience
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or food production environment
• Ability to work in cold storage environments including freezer, chiller and ambient areas
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to assist across both warehouse and production operations as required

Responsibilities

• Operate electric counterbalance forklifts for loading and unloading trucks
• Pick, move and replenish stock throughout the warehouse
• Perform general warehouse duties while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards
• Assist with food production activities including packing, boxing and ingredient preparation
• Conduct manual handling duties involving lifting up to 20kg
• Follow quality assurance and food safety procedures
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily production and warehouse targets

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

LF Forklift Licence

Cold storage handling

Job description

Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker

$35.00 per hour + Super | Weekly Pay | Heidelberg West Location

Manpower is currently recruiting an experienced Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker for an established food manufacturing and warehouse operation based in Heidelberg West.

This is a casual opportunity offering full-time hours (7:00am-3:06pm, Monday to Friday) with a strong possibility of transitioning to permanent employment after 6 months for the right candidate.

What's on Offer?

• $35.00 per hour + super
• Weekly pay
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• Stable and growing food manufacturing environment
• Opportunity for permanent employment after 6 months
• Supportive team culture

Key Responsibilities

• Operate electric counterbalance forklifts for loading and unloading trucks
• Pick, move and replenish stock throughout the warehouse
• Perform general warehouse duties while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards
• Assist with food production activities including packing, boxing and ingredient preparation
• Conduct manual handling duties involving lifting up to 20kg
• Follow quality assurance and food safety procedures
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily production and warehouse targets

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current LF Forklift Licence
• Minimum 12 months recent counterbalance forklift experience
• Experience within a warehouse, manufacturing or food production environment
• Ability to work in cold storage environments including freezer, chiller and ambient areas
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Willingness to assist across both warehouse and production operations as required