Forklift Operator

Programmed GO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Skill development across production, w

Dairy industry experience

Job summary

Programmed is hiring a Forklift Operator for our dairy-focused site in Smeaton Grange. You will operate forklifts, move stock and assist with loading, unloading and distribution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This afternoon shift (1:00 pm – 10:00 pm) offers competitive hourly pay. A current LF forklift licence and reliable transport are essential, with onsite parking and opportunities to develop skills across production, warehousing and machinery operations.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• A current LF forklift licence.
• Manufacturing, production or process work with machine operation experience highly regarded.
• Availability to work 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
• The ability to perform physical work and manual handling tasks.
• A strong work ethic and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent reliability and punctuality.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Your own reliable transport, as the site location requires it.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts to move stock, materials and finished products
• Assisting with loading, unloading, dispatch and distribution
• Supporting production lines and operating machinery
• Completing general warehouse and processing duties
• Moving products and materials safely throughout the facility
• Performing manual handling tasks as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and quality standards

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Education

LF forklift licence

Job description

Forklift Operator

Location: Smeaton Grange

What's in it for you?

• $38.16 per hour
• Afternoon shift, 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Work with a reputable business in the dairy industry
• Onsite parking available
• Opportunities to develop your skills across production, warehousing and machinery operations
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What will you be doing?

• Operating forklifts to move stock, materials and finished products
• Assisting with loading, unloading, dispatch and distribution
• Supporting production lines and operating machinery
• Completing general warehouse and processing duties
• Moving products and materials safely throughout the facility
• Performing manual handling tasks as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and quality standards

What are we looking for?

• Previous warehouse experience
• A current LF forklift licence and forklift experience
• Manufacturing, production or process work with machine operation experience highly regarded
• Availability to work 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• The ability to perform physical work and manual handling tasks
• A strong work ethic and a hands-on approach
• Excellent reliability and punctuality
• A commitment to workplace health and safety
• Your own reliable transport, as the site location requires it

About the Opportunity

Be part of a dairy production operation focused on quality, safety and innovation. From processing and packaging through to warehousing and distribution, every team member plays an important role in keeping operations running smoothly and delivering quality dairy products.

If you enjoy hands-on work, have forklift experience and want to join a busy team with competitive pay, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

We welcome and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.

As one of Australia's largest employers, we partner with great companies across Australia and New Zealand to connect people with rewarding work opportunities.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace that values different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.