Forklift Operators (Casual) Nericon

Job Q; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms are seeking passionate Forklift Operators to join our NSW team on a casual, ongoing basis. You will support harvest operations by handling bins, weighing, packing and loading produce into the cool room and trucks.

Key duties include loading trailers, stacking bins in groups, performing daily forklift checks, ensuring correct bin labels and weights, and maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Evidence of work rights.
• Current unencumbered Driver's License.
• Forklift license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Team player who can work with people from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility in hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical fitness to kneel, grasp, bend/twist, lift up to 10-15 kg and work in temperature extremes and dust.

Responsibilities

• Support harvest operations by handling bins, weighing, packing and loading produce into the cool room and trucks.
• Load trailers and stack bins in groups of 3; ensure weights and labels are correct.
• Perform daily forklift checks and inspect equipment for wear or damage.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area; assist Packhouse Manager as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Good communication

Education

Forklift license

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

#### Forklift Operators (Casual) NericonNericon, NSW 2680Casual#### Job descriptionRombola Family Farms is currently seeking passionate and driven Forklift Operators to join our team• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business. • Ongoing, full-time positions with excellent career opportunities. • Busy and energetic work environment with varieties of activitiesAt Rombola Family Farms, we offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive and innovative work environment. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkin, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Forklift Operator will support harvest operations by carrying out a series of jobs including bins’ receival, weighing, packing, transporting, and loading of produce into the cool room and trucks as directed.About the role:• Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner (No 1 priority) • Stack bins in correct groups of 3 • Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager • Stage loads as directed • Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing • Load bins on and off scales • Stack up made bins • Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers • Daily Forklift checks completed. Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage • Ensure weights in bins are correct • Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight • Blow and wipe down bins and seedless • Pallet cap finish goods • Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct • Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct • Ensure truck is loaded as directedTo be successful in the role you will possess the following:• Evidence of work rights • Current unencumbered Driver's License • Forklift license • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude • Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds • Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays • Good written and verbal communication skills • Good level of physical fitness, including ability to kneel, grasp, bend/twist, lift light to moderate loads (up to 10-15kg) and be able to work in temperature extremes and dust • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays.In return we offer you • A passionate and energetic team culture. • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.Number of positions available: 5Commencement: January 2027. This role will be permanent and ongoing.Renumeration: $33.55/hr (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 3)Who we are?Rombola Family Farms are located 20kms North of Griffith, NSW and in Mataranka (NT). Our company is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned agricultural business. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkins, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce.More informationFor more information or a confidential discussion please contact To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com/Login is optional, you may send application via email