Forklift Operator - Cold Store - Melbourne

Talent Acquisition Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend overtime opportunities

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Cold Store Forklift Operator in Melbourne. This role handles perishable goods and animal carcasses in a cold environment, with a physically demanding shift and a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, loading/unloading, stock movement, and teamwork to meet daily deadlines. Ongoing casual opportunities with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence – essential.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Previous cold storage, warehouse, freight or logistics experience highly regarded.
• Experience handling perishable goods advantageous.
• Comfortable handling animal carcasses.
• Extremely physically fit and capable of heavy, repetitive manual handling.
• Comfortable working in cold storage conditions for extended periods.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake physically demanding duties.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to move, load and unload freight.
• Handling and moving perishable goods and animal carcasses.
• Loading and unloading trucks and freight vehicles.
• Moving, stacking and positioning stock throughout the cold store.
• Performing heavy and repetitive manual handling duties.
• Assisting with receiving, sorting and dispatching goods.
• Working within a cold storage environment.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following all workplace health and safety and food handling procedures.
• Working as part of a team to meet daily operational deadlines.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Forklift operation experience

Physically fit

Safety awareness

Perishable goods handling

Team worker

Job description

Forklift Operator - Cold Store - Melbourne

1d ago , from Talent Acquisition Group Pty Ltd

Looking for a hands-on warehouse role where you can put your forklift skills to work?
We're seeking hardworking and physically capable Cold Store Forklift Operators to join a busy operation handling perishable goods and animal carcasses. This is a physically demanding role involving forklift operation, freight handling and manual handling within a cold storage environment.
We're looking for someone who is comfortable working in cold conditions, handling animal carcasses and undertaking heavy physical work throughout their shift.
If you're reliable, safety-focused and isn't afraid of hard work, this could be the opportunity for you!
About the Role You'll play an important role in the safe and efficient handling, storage and movement of perishable goods throughout the warehouse.
Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Operating a forklift to move, load and unload freight.


• Handling and moving perishable goods and animal carcasses.


• Loading and unloading trucks and freight vehicles.


• Moving, stacking and positioning stock throughout the cold store.


• Performing heavy and repetitive manual handling duties.


• Assisting with receiving, sorting and dispatching goods.


• Working within a cold storage environment.


• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.


• Following all workplace health and safety and food handling procedures.


• Working as part of a team to meet daily operational deadlines.

Rosters & Pay

• $34.79 per hour + applicable penalties.


• Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm.


• Weekend overtime available.


• Ongoing casual employment opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Current LF Forklift Licence – essential.


• Previous forklift operating experience.


• Previous cold storage, warehouse, freight or logistics experience highly regarded.


• Experience handling perishable goods advantageous.


• Comfortable handling animal carcasses.


• Extremely physically fit and capable of heavy, repetitive manual handling.


• Comfortable working in cold storage conditions for extended periods.


• Strong work ethic and willingness to undertake physically demanding duties.


• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.


• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.


• Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate of $34.79 + applicable penalties.


• Consistent Monday to Friday working hours.


• Weekend overtime opportunities to increase your earnings.


• Ongoing casual employment opportunities.


• Opportunity to work within an established warehouse and logistics operation.


• Potential for longer-term opportunities based on business requirements.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're an experienced Forklift Operator who is physically capable, comfortable working in a cold storage environment and happy to undertake hands‑on manual handling involving perishable goods and animal carcasses, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for hardworking, reliable people who aren't afraid of a physically demanding role and are ready to get stuck in!