Forklift Operator- High Reach - Derrimut, VIC

AgriLabour; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia seeks two experienced High Reach Forklift Operators to join a busy cold storage and warehousing operation in Derrimut, Victoria. You will move pallets, load and unload trucks, and operate in both ambient and freezer environments down to -20°C, contributing to safe and efficient daily operations.

In a fast‑paced, team‑driven setting, you will maintain stock accuracy, use RF scanners and inventory systems, and perform routine inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-reach forklifts in warehouse environments.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced team setting.
• Willingness to follow strict safety and cold-chain procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-reach forklifts to move, store and retrieve pallets in warehouse and freezer areas.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products are secure and handled correctly.
• Move, stack, stage and organise pallets for storage and dispatch.
• Work between ambient warehouse and freezer environments down to -20°C.
• Assist with product receivals, order preparation and dispatch activities.
• Check product quantities, pallet labels and storage locations to maintain stock accuracy.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems where required.
• Complete daily forklift pre-start inspections and report faults.
• Support stock rotation, pallet management and general warehouse duties.
• Follow workplace health and safety, food safety and cold-chain procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock handling

RF scanners

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory systems

High Reach Forklift

Job description

• Excellent hourly pay with overtime and applicable penalty rates
• Early morning shifts with consistent hours and minimal weekend work
• Ongoing opportunities in a busy, safety-focused warehouse environment

The Role

Agri Labour Australia is seeking two experienced High Reach Forklift Operator to join a busy cold storage and warehousing operation in Derrimut, Victoria. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you'll support the safe movement of goods between warehouse, loadout and cold storage areas, helping keep daily operations running smoothly.

This hands-on role involves regular forklift operations, truck loading and unloading, stock handling and moving between ambient warehouse areas and freezer environments operating at temperatures down to -20°C.

With competitive pay, steady hours and opportunities for ongoing employment, this is an excellent opportunity for reliable forklift operators who value teamwork, safety and variety in their working day.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll play an important role in ensuring products are received, moved, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently. Working alongside warehouse and transport teams, you’ll help maintain accurate stock movements, safe loading practices and high operational standards.

• Operating high-reach forklifts to move, store and retrieve pallets within warehouse and freezer areas
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products are secure and handled correctly
• Move, stack, stage and organise pallets for storage and dispatch
• Work between warehouse and freezer environments operating down to -20°C
• Assist with product receivals, order preparation and dispatch activities
• Check product quantities, pallet labels and storage locations to maintain stock accuracy
• Operating forklifts in high-racking storage areas, ensuring correct pallet placement and retrieval
• Use RF scanners and warehouse inventory systems where required
• Complete daily forklift pre-start inspections and report any equipment faults
• Support stock rotation, pallet management and general warehouse duties
• Carry out manual handling and housekeeping tasks as required
• Follow workplace health and safety, food safety and cold-chain procedures