Forklift Operator: Food Production & Warehouse – $35/hr

Manpower Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation

Full-time hours

Job summary

Manpower Australia is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker for an established food manufacturing and warehouse operation in Heidelberg West. This casual role offers full-time hours (7:00am-3:06pm, Monday to Friday) with a strong possibility of transitioning to permanent employment after 6 months.

On offer: $35.00 per hour + super, weekly pay, and a path to permanent employment. Join a supportive team in a stable environment with opportunities to grow within the

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Minimum 12 months recent counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience within a warehouse, manufacturing or food production environment.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments including freezer, chiller and ambient areas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to assist across both warehouse and production operations as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric counterbalance forklifts for loading and unloading trucks.
• Pick, move and replenish stock throughout the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with food production activities including packing, boxing and ingredient preparation.
• Conduct manual handling duties involving lifting up to 20kg.
• Follow quality assurance and food safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively to achieve daily production and warehouse targets.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Warehouse experience

Food production

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Manpower Australia is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator / Food Production Worker for an established food manufacturing and warehouse operation in Heidelberg West. This casual role offers full-time hours (7:00am-3:06pm, Monday to Friday) with a strong possibility of transitioning to permanent employment after 6 months.

On offer: $35.00 per hour + super, weekly pay, and a path to permanent employment. Join a supportive team in a stable environment with opportunities to grow within the