Forklift Operator

Chandler Macleod Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group seeks a Forklift Operator to support the Steggles operation in Beresfield, NSW. Immediate start, full-time hours, with on-site parking and potential to transition to permanent employment.

The role involves palletising products, allocating pallets, and moving stock using pallet jacks and forklifts within refrigerated environments, following strict safety and process standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• High reach forklift experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A reliable vehicle and drivers’ licence.
• Valid forklift license (essential).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Forklift license

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklift

Job description

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

• Immediate start | Full time hours
• Beresfield location | Free onsite parking
• 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

• 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

• 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