Forklift Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package (AUD 70k–85k)

Team culture

Progressive, vibrant business

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms is seeking a Forklift Driver to support harvest operations across Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), and NT sites. You will assist with bin receival, weighting, packing, transporting, and loading produce into cool rooms and trucks under supervision of the Production Manager.

The role requires a current forklift licence, proven forklift experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Driver's Licence.
• Forklift 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

• 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.
• Daily forklift checks completed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Licence & compliance

Team teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Job description

About us:

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.
• Pallet cap finish goods.
• 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
• Forklift 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.

More information

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