Forklift Operator - Cold Store

Talent Acquisition Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group seeks a cold store forklift operator for Melbourne Airport. You will unload aircraft units, remove nets, load airfreight, and maneuver pallets in a cold store environment with perishables.

The role offers stability and a path to permanent employment through temp-to-perm progression. Ideal candidates have forklift competency and a keen safety focus, with the ability to work collegially and handle the fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Forklift competency and experience in freight handling.
• Ability to pass ongoing drug & alcohol testing.
• Clean criminal record and reliable, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to unload aircraft units.
• Remove cargo nets and shrink-wrap from pallets.
• Load airfreight onto trucks and move goods safely.
• Use hoists to manoeuvre aircraft units in a cold store.
• Work with perishables and carcases in a cold environment.

Skills

Forklift competency

Freight handling

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Drug & alcohol testing clearance

Tools

Forklift

Hoists

Job description

About the Role

As a cold store forklift operator at Melbourne Airport, you’ll be an essential part of the team responsible for handling international cargo and keeping operations running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:

• Operating a forklift to unload aircraft units
• Removing cargo nets and shrink-wrap from pallets
• Loading airfreight onto trucks
• Operating hoists to safely manoeuvre aircraft units
• Working in a cold store
• Working with perishables & carcus's

Why Join Us

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential
• Fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two shifts are the same
• Supportive, safety-focused team culture
• Genuine opportunities for progression within airfreight and logistics

Rosters & Pay

• Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Weekday rates: $33per hour, with applicable shift penalties

What We’re Looking For

• Forklift competency and experience in freight handling
• A strong desire to grow and learn in the airfreight industry
• Clean criminal record
• Ability to pass ongoing drug & alcohol testing
• Previous cold store experience
• Ability to work with perishables & carcus's
• Reliable, team-focused attitude

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced logistics environment and join a team that values safety, teamwork, and growth.