Forklift Operators – Multiple Positions!

The Innovative Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Innovative Group is seeking experienced forklift operators for multiple day-shift positions in a busy food manufacturing environment in Sydney. Roles involve picking, material handling, and maintaining accurate warehouse locations, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Candidates must hold a current forklift licence with strong high-reach experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced setting. DG awareness and teamwork are valued, with opportunities to contribute to production

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence – essential.
• Strong high-reach forklift experience – essential.
• Previous experience in warehousing, production or manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Confidence in checking batch numbers, SKUs and quantities.
• Exposure to Dangerous Goods (DG) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing raw materials for production in accordance with Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Checking and verifying batch numbers, SKUs, quantities and product information.
• Completing stock put-aways and maintaining accurate warehouse locations.
• Operating high-reach forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Completing production and batch documentation.
• Following strict procedures around product quality, traceability and food safety.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe production or warehouse environment.
• Working closely with the wider warehouse and production teams to ensure materials are available and production schedules are met.

Skills

Forklift licence

High-reach forklift

Warehousing

Production

Food manufacturing

Ingredient handling

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Job description

Forklift Operators – Multiple Positions!

We are currently seeking experienced and reliable warehouse and production operators to join a busy food manufacturing environment.

We have multiple positions available across production picking and warehousing, with opportunities available on day shift.

These roles will suit candidates who have previous experience in warehouse, production, food manufacturing, ingredient handling or a similar environment, and who are confident working in a fast-paced, process-driven workplace where safety, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Forklift License with strong high reach experience is crucial for this role.

About the Roles

Depending on the position, your responsibilities may include:

• Picking and preparing raw materials for production in accordance with Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Checking and verifying batch numbers, SKUs, quantities and product information
• Completing stock put-aways and maintaining accurate warehouse locations
• Operating high-reach forklifts safely and efficiently

• Completing production and batch documentation
• Following strict procedures around product quality, traceability and food safety

• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe production or warehouse environment
• Working closely with the wider warehouse and production teams to ensure materials are available and production schedules are met

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Current forklift licence – essential
• Strong high-reach forklift experience – essential
• Previous experience in warehousing, production or manufacturing
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy

• Confidence in checking batch numbers, SKUs and quantities
• Good numeracy and basic maths skills, particularly for batching and measuring duties

• Exposure to Dangerous Goods (DG) is desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and the importance of following procedures
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work effectively as part of a team

Shift Times

The available day-shift positions include:

• 7:00am – 3:00pm
• 8:00am – 4:00pm

We're looking for people who take pride in their work and understand that accuracy, traceability, safety and quality are critical when working with food ingredients and production materials.

If you have strong high-reach forklift experience and are looking for an opportunity within an established food and ingredient manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.