High Reach Forklift Driver

Haverick Meats; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Haverick Meats is seeking an experienced, skilled, and reliable High Reach Forklift Driver to join our warehousing team. This casual position offers the potential to become permanent and is based in Botany, NSW 2019.

The role involves daily activities such as moving goods, inventory checks, and coordinating with Production using RF scanning. We require a current High Reach Forklift Licence (NSW) and proven forklift experience in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid High Reach Forklift Licence (NSW) or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience operating high reach forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards related to forklift operation.
• Excellent spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operation checks on forklift equipment and RF scanner to ensure safety features function.
• Operate high reach forklift safely to move, stack, and store products within the warehouse using RF scanner.
• Transport goods between loading area, storage, dispatch and Production while maintaining safety protocols.
• Stack products to maximum heights per warehouse specs and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement records and note any damage or discrepancies, ensuring RF scans update daily.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, policies, and warehouse procedures.
• Collaborate with team to optimize workflow and meet daily targets.
• Perform general housekeeping to keep the warehouse clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Forklift operator

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High Reach Forklift Licence (NSW)

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Haverick Meats is seeking an experienced skilled and reliable High Reach Forklift Driver to join our warehousing team. This position commences as a casual position with the potential to become permanent. We are based in Botany, NSW 2019.

As a High Reach Forklift Driver, your role is crucial to the warehouse operation. You will release product to Production, and receive product delivered. This will be done daily whilst also rotating product ensuring effective inventory management.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting pre-operation checks on forklift equipment & RF scanner to ensure all safety features are functioning correctly
• Operating high reach forklift equipment safely and efficiently to move, stack, and store products within the warehouse (with RF scanner)
• Transporting goods between loading area, storage locations, dispatch zone and deploy to Production whilst maintaining strict safety protocols (with RF scanner)
• Stacking products to maximum heights in accordance with warehouse specifications and safety requirements
• Maintaining accurate records of inventory movements and documenting any damage or discrepancies (Ensuring RF scans update correctly on a daily basis)
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations, company policies, and warehouse procedures
• Working with team members to optimise workflow and meet daily operational targets
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment

What we're looking for

• Current and valid High Reach Forklift Licence (or equivalent certification recognised in NSW)
• Proven experience operating high reach forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety standards, particularly relating to forklift operation
• Excellent spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work safely at heights and manage the physical demands of the role
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Experience working in a food or cold storage environment is advantageous
• A commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to best practice procedures

About us

Haverick Meats is a leading provider in the meat distribution industry, committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous standards of product handling, safety, and efficiency across all our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive working environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive rate with the avenue to permanent employment. The hours of work will be 2am - 3am start from Monday to Saturday upon completion of training. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic warehouse environment with a company that values safety and professional excellence. We provide on-site parking and Staff discounts for all products.