Forklift Operator

Chandler Macleod; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Forklift Operator to support the Baiada team at Steggles, Beresfield, NSW. This full-time role includes afternoon shifts and potential to transition to permanent employment.

You will palletise finished products, allocate pallets, and move stock with forklifts and pallet jacks in refrigerated environments. A valid forklift license is essential, with previous manual handling/warehousing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role (manual handling, distribution/warehousing).
• High reach forklift experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid forklift license (essential).

Responsibilities

• Palletise finished products as part of daily duties.
• Allocate pallets to appropriate areas within the warehouse.
• Use pallet jacks and forklifts to move stock around the workplace.
• Work in a refrigerated and freezer environment and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Palletising

Forklift operation

Stock movement

Safety compliance

Forklift license

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Forklift Operator to support the team at Steggles, Beresfield.

• Immediate start | Full time hours
• Afternoon shift available
• Opportunity to transition to perm

Passionate about producing premium quality poultry products through the Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, our client Baiada, have been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919!

Delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and value-adding products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers, Baiada are leading the way in the industry through innovation and setting high standards around process and efficiency, which ensures they deliver millions of high quality products every year.

About the role

In your new role of Forklift Operator, you will support the team in:

• Palletising finished products
• Allocating pallets to the appropriate areas
• Using pallet jacks and forklifts to manoeuvre stock around the workplace
• Working in a refrigerated & freezer environments
• Undertaking repetitious manual handling-oriented tasks whilst adhering to strict policies, procedures and timeframes

About you

As a Forklift Operator, you will be physically fit as the role is fast-paced and repetitive. In addition, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role (i.e. manual handling, distribution/warehousing, etc.)
• High reach forklift experience is desirable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• A reliable vehicle and drivers’ licence
• Valid forklift license (essential)

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion