Forklift Operator

Bidfood; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on 6,000+ products

Access to workforce development prog­r

Corporate health plans and well-being

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for你

Supportive team culture with room to g

Job summary

Bidfood Richlands is seeking a reliable High-Reach Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in Brisbane. You will receive, move, replenish and load stock while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full-time, Sunday to Thursday, with responsibilities across receivals, picking and despatch to ensure accurate stock management and a smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence with high reach experience (essential).
• Physically fit and able to work in a cold storage environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work in freezer storage area at minus 25 degrees temperature.
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric and powered forklifts to lift, stack and unstack stock.
• Replenish bin locations daily.
• Pick stock as needed.
• Record daily warehouse operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and general maintenance of equipment.
• Observe and report non-conforming product to stock controller.
• Minimise damages, wastage and overtime.
• Participate in stock takes.
• Support receivals, despatch and stock control.
• Represent Bidfood professionally at all times.

Skills

Forklift licence

High reach forklift experience

Safety-minded

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Bidfood Richlands is seeking a reliable and safety-focused High-Reach Forklift Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for receiving, moving, replenishing, and loading stock efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with our receivals, picking, and despatch teams to ensure smooth operations and accurate stock management. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong attention to detail, proven forklift experience, and a commitment to safe work practices in a fast-paced environment.

This role is fulltime and working from Sunday to Thursday.

Duties

• Lift, stack and unstack stock and material using electric and powered trucks equipped with forks
• Ensure bin locations are replenished daily
• Pick stock when needed
• Keep a record of daily operations
• General warehouse maintenance and cleanliness.
• General daily maintenance of materials handling equipment.
• Observe and report non-conforming or defect product to stock controller.
• Act accordingly to reduce warehouse expenses through minimising damages, wastage and overtime.
• Participate in stock take functions
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager / Leading Hand
• Represent & promote Bidfood at all times

About you

You’re the kind of person who gets along with just about anyone, shows up on time and genuinely enjoys a job well done. You’re confident and courteous while performing your duties.

Skills and Experience

• A current forklift licence with high reach experience (essential)
• Be physically fit
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in the freezer storage area at minus 25 degrees temperature
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical

Bidfood Richlands is more than just part of Australia’s leading foodservice distributor – we’re a major branch supporting South East Queensland’s fast-growing corridor. From schools and aged care to bustling cafés, national chains and catering groups, we service a wide variety of customers with scale and flexibility. Backed by local expertise and strong operational capabilities, our team helps power the foodservice sector across Brisbane’s western and southern suburbs.

With over 2,500 employees across 50+ branches nationally, Bidfood is proud to offer a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and part of something bigger. Working at Bidfood means variety, autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with suppliers, reps and teammates who are passionate about what they do. You’ll be backed by a stable, well-established company that values initiative, loyalty and care and encourages you to grow your career.

The extra perks

• Staff discounts on 6,000+ products
• Access to workforce development programs
• Corporate health plans and well-being benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Supportive team culture with room to grow

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.