Forklift Operators

Casino Food Company; Casino; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meat shop discounts

Gym subsidies

Free parking

Laundered clothing

PPE provided

Onsite canteen

Banking discounts

EAP access

Job summary

The Casino Food Company Limited is seeking Forklift Operators to support safe, efficient movement of goods at our Casino processing facility.

Casual or permanent roles available with Monday to Friday work and overtime. You will operate forklifts, move loads, perform pre-operation checks and follow all safety procedures while contributing to a strong team.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in forklift, warehousing, logistics, processing or food industry is advantageous.
• Reliability, punctuality and attendance.
• Strong focus on safety and responsibility.
• Good attention to detail when handling goods and recording movements.
• Full Australian work rights.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the meat processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload, move, stack and store goods across the facility.
• Assist with inventory movement, documentation and warehouse duties.
• Complete pre-operation checks and report faults or maintenance issues.
• Follow WHS requirements, policies and site procedures.
• Support team with labouring tasks, housekeeping and day-to-day needs.

Job description

The Casino Food Company Limited is a leading export-focused food processor with facilities in Casino and Booyong near Lismore, in the Northern Rivers region of the NSW Far North Coast. Our Casino Hide Tanners Plant is currently seeking Forklift Operators to support the safe and efficient movement of goods across our busy processing facility.

This role will suit reliable, hard-working individuals who are physically fit, safety focused, and willing to assist with general labouring tasks as required. Casual and permanent opportunities may be available, with stable Monday to Friday work and regular overtime on offer.

About the role

• Operating forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Loading, unloading, moving, stacking and storing goods throughout the facility
• Assisting with inventory movement, documentation and general warehouse duties
• Completing pre-operation checks and reporting equipment faults or maintenance issues
• Following all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and site procedures
• Supporting the wider team with labouring tasks, housekeeping and day-to-day operational needs

What we’re looking for

• Current forklift licence or willingness to obtain
• Previous forklift, warehousing, logistics, processing or food industry experience is advantageous
• Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to consistent attendance
• A strong focus on working safely and responsibly
• Physical fitness and willingness to perform manual labour tasks as required
• Good attention to detail when handling goods and recording movements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Full Australian work rights
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the meat processing industry

What we offer

• Casual or permanent opportunities, depending on your preference and suitability
• Stable, consistent and ongoing Monday to Friday work
• Regular overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Comprehensive on-the-job training for those new to the meat processing industry
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities for the right individuals
• A positive, close-knit team culture focused on safety and teamwork
• Company benefits including onsite meat shop discounts, gym membership subsidies, free parking, daily laundered clothing, company-issued PPE, access to the onsite canteen, banking discounts through priority partner programs, and 24/7 free access to the Employee Assistance Program