Forklift Operator & Pick/Pack in Cold Storage

CHILL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent shifts

Safety culture

Modern equipment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CHILL is hiring for a fast-paced warehouse role in Melbourne. You will split time between pick-and-pack duties and forklift operations in a temperature-controlled setting, including cold store and freezer zones.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to keep stock moving efficiently and safely. Expect 75% of time on picking/packing and 25% on forklift tasks, with a strong focus on hazard reporting, pre-shift checks, and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LF forklift licence — this is a hard requirement
• High Reach experience is highly desirable
• Right to work in Australia
• Genuine safety awareness — not just 'I've done the course'
• Comfortable working in cold and freezer environments for extended periods
• Physically fit and alert — this is an active, demanding role
• Reliable and consistent — safe operation depends on showing up focused every shift

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack duties across the warehouse (around 75% of your shift)
• Operating a forklift for stock movement and pallet flow (around 25% of your shift) in a temperature-controlled environment — including cold store and freezer zones
• Using equipment safely around pedestrian team members — maintaining clearance distances and speed limits at all times
• Completing pre-use equipment checks before every shift
• Moving stock to pick locations, supporting loading and unloading as needed
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and safety concerns — before something happens, not after
• Keeping your work area clean, organised, and compliant with CHILL safety standards

Skills

LF forklift licence

High Reach experience

Job description

CHILL is hiring for a fast-paced warehouse role in Melbourne. You will split time between pick-and-pack duties and forklift operations in a temperature-controlled setting, including cold store and freezer zones.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork to keep stock moving efficiently and safely. Expect 75% of time on picking/packing and 25% on forklift tasks, with a strong focus on hazard reporting, pre-shift checks, and compliant practices.