Forklift Operator

Kitchen Food Company; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Dispatch Forklift Operator to support production, warehouse, and dispatch operations. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders for dispatch, and maintain accurate inventory while ensuring quality checks and correct labeling.

In this role, you will verify temperatures, handle dispatch paperwork, and follow FIFO procedures in a chilled environment. A proactive team player with strong safety awareness will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret dispatch plans, labels, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory and dispatch records.
• Follow FIFO procedures and maintain clean, organized warehouse areas.
• Perform daily forklift pre-start checks and report issues.
• Understand food safety and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to lift, move and handle products in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience with pallet wrapping equipment and warehouse reporting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, store, and load finished products.
• Prepare dispatch orders and inspect pallets for wrapping and labeling.
• Check product temperatures before dispatch.
• Maintain inventory and dispatch records accurately.
• Follow FIFO and keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Perform daily forklift pre-start checks and report issues.
• Process dispatch documentation and related paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

FIFO

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Reading dispatch plans

Safety procedures

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.

About the role

The Dispatch Forklift Operator is responsible for supporting production, warehouse, and dispatch operations to ensure the accurate handling, storage, and distribution of finished goods. This role involves operating forklifts safely, preparing orders for dispatch, maintaining inventory accuracy, performing quality and temperature checks, completing dispatch documentation, and ensuring compliance with food safety and company standards. The position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations and ensuring products are delivered accurately and on time.

What you'll do

• Operate forklifts and safely move, store, and load finished products.
• Support production activities, including pallet and packaging changeovers.
• Conduct product quality and label checks, including UBDs, batch codes, and product codes.
• Prepare and inspect pallets for dispatch, including wrapping and applying correct labels.
• Inspect delivery vehicles and verify product temperatures before dispatch.
• Ensure accurate dispatch quantities and report any discrepancies.
• Process dispatch orders, dockets, transfer documents, and related paperwork.
• Maintain accurate inventory, dispatch, delivery, and equipment records.
• Follow FIFO procedures and maintain clean and organized warehouse areas.
• Conduct daily forklift pre-start checks and report equipment issues.
• Prepare runsheets, production plans, dispatch plans, and product labels.
• Ensure all activities comply with food safety, workplace health and safety, and company procedures .

Qualification

• Previous experience in warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic computer skills and experience with warehouse management systems (e.g., NetSuite) is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret dispatch plans, labels, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of inventory control and stock rotation principles (FIFO).
• Ability to work in chilled and frozen storage environments.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle products in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, or FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of dispatch documentation, transport labeling, and inventory management processes.
• Experience with pallet wrapping equipment and warehouse reporting procedures.