Forklift Drivers

JBS Dinmore Plant; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time employment

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits and discounts

Uniforms and PPE provided

Discounted JBS meat products on-site

Job summary

JBS Dinmore Plant in Ipswich, QLD, Australia is seeking experienced Forklift Drivers for a full-time night shift. You will safely move products across a busy facility, loading/unloading, stocking, and supporting production and warehouse teams. The role requires High Reach/Counterbalance experience and a focus on safety.

Training and PPE are provided. Applicants should have forklift experience in warehousing or manufacturing, be comfortable in temperature-controlled areas, and commit to reliable

Qualifications

• Previous forklift operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment.
• High Reach / Counterbalance experience.
• Experience in a temperature-controlled environment (chiller/freezer) advantageous.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to receive a Q Fever vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift Drivers / High Reach Drivers.
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Transporting stock and materials throughout the site.
• Completing routine equipment checks and reporting hazards.
• Maintaining accurate stock movements and following site procedures.
• Working collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.
• Adhering to all workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

High Reach / Counterbalance

Temp-controlled environment experience

Safety-focused and teamwork

Job description

Looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced and supportive environment?

JBS Australia is seeking experienced Forklift Drivers to join the team at JBS Dinmore.

This role is ideal for motivated and safety-focused individuals who thrive in a busy operational environment and have experience operating forklifts within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial settings.

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located in Ipswich in South East Queensland, the JBS Dinmore Plant is the largest beef processing facility in the southern hemisphere. The plant employs approximately 2,000 team members with a processing capacity of 3,400 head of cattle per day.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of products and materials across the facility while supporting daily operations and production requirements. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 10pm to 6am.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Forklift Drivers / High Reach Drivers
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers
• Transporting stock and materials throughout the site
• Completing routine equipment checks and reporting hazards
• Maintaining accurate stock movements and following site procedures
• Working collaboratively with production and warehouse teams
• Adhering to all workplace health and safety requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous forklift operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment
• High Reach / Counterbalance experience
• Previous experience working in a temperature-controlled environment (chiller/freezer) advantageous
• Comply with, and contribute to, our highly developed WHS, Quality Assurance and Training programs
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willingness to receive a Q Fever vaccination

Why Join JBS Dinmore?

• Stable full-time employment opportunities
• Career progression within one of Australia’s largest food companies
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to employee benefits and discounts
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Access to discounted JBS meat products, purchased on-site

If you are reliable, experienced, and ready to join a team that values safety, teamwork, and growth, we would love to hear from you.