Forklift Operator

RWM - PeopleIN; Veradilla; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RWM - PeopleIN is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for a busy cold storage operation in Veradilla, Queensland. This permanent role suits reliable, safety-focused operators who can work in a fast-paced cold environment and are eager to learn.

Operate a Toyota forklift to move, pick and load products for dispatch, wrap pallets and assist with general labouring. You will work in 0–2°C chillers and -20°C freezers, with protective clothing provided, and you’ll join a team targeting daily output.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift License preferred.
• Warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Reliable and safety-focused.
• Comfortable working in cold and freezer areas.
• Good attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Toyota forklift safely
• Load and unload pallets
• Move and store products in chiller and freezer areas
• Complete basic forklift checks
• Wrap pallets and assist with general labouring
• Work with the team to meet daily targets
• Check stock and report any issues
• Follow safety, hygiene and PPE requirements
• Keep work areas clean and safe

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Cold environment experience

Tools

Toyota forklift

Job description

We are looking for experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy cold storage operation in Veradilla. This is a permanent role for reliable, safety-focused operators who can work in a fast-paced cold environment and are willing to learn.

About the Role

Operate a Toyota forklift to move, pick and load products for dispatch. You’ll also wrap pallets and help with general labouring as needed. The role involves working in chilled (0–2°C) and freezer (-20°C) areas, with protective clothing provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Toyota forklift safely
• Load and unload pallets
• Move and store products in chiller and freezer areas
• Complete basic forklift checks
• Wrap pallets and assist with general labouring
• Work with the team to meet daily targets
• Check stock and report any issues
• Follow safety, hygiene and PPE requirements
• Keep work areas clean and safe

About You

• Current Forklift License and experience preferred
• Warehouse or logistics experience preferred
• Reliable and safety-focused
• Comfortable working in cold and freezer areas
• Good attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication and teamwork

Pay and Roster

• Starting rate: $32.94 per hour
• Training is provided, with opportunities to increase your hourly rate as you build your skills.

Roster

• Choose your shift: 4am or 3pm start – stay on the same shift
• Days rotate, including weekends
• 10 hour shift, 4 days per week

If you're an experienced truck driver looking to get off the highway and into a stable, local on-site position, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applications are treated with complete confidentiality.