Forklift Driver / Process Worker - Food Manufacturing

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY is hiring a Forklift Driver / Process Worker for a busy food manufacturing site in Smithfield, Queensland. The role involves operating machines, palletising products, and forklift duties in a cool room environment.

Night shift runs from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with 3 days of work per week. Applicants should have forklift experience, be capable of operating machinery, and be available on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience and machine operation.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
• Availability to work on weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and palletise products.
• Forklift driving (licence required).
• Work in a cool room environment (2–3°C).
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift driving

Machine operator

Cold environment

Shift work

Job description

Forklift Driver / Process Worker - Food Manufacturing

We are seeking experienced Forklift Drivers / Process Workers to join a busy food manufacturing site in Smithfield.

Shifts: 3 days per week (may increase or decrease depending on demand)

• Night: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Rate: $52 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating machines and palletising products
• Forklift driving (valid licence required)
• Working in a cool room environment (2-3°C)
• Maintaining safety and quality standards

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a forklift driver and machine operator
• Ability to work in cold environments
• Availability to work on weekday.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.