Forklift Driver

Manpower, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Potential permanent employment after 6

Growth opportunities in a stable food/

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker for our Heidelberg West site in Melbourne. This casual role offers full-time hours from 7:00am to 3:06pm, Monday to Friday, with a strong chance of permanent employment after six months for the right candidate.

You will operate electric counterbalance forklifts, move stock, assist in food production tasks, and uphold strict safety and quality standards in a warehouse and food production environment.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Minimum 12 months counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing or food production environments.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments (freezer, chiller, ambient).
• Strong attention to safety and workplace procedures.
• Good communication and team-focused attitude.

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 tasks up to 20 kg.
• Follow quality assurance and food safety procedures.
• Work with the team to achieve daily production and warehouse targets.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

12 months counterbalance forklift

Warehouse/food production experience

Cold storage environments (freezer, ch

Safety focused and detail oriented

Team player with good communication

Job description

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

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to secure stable full-time hours with a reputable business that values reliability, versatility and a strong work ethic. Candidates who demonstrate the right attitude and performance will be considered for permanent employment after 6 months.