High-Reach Forklift Driver - Cold Store (Day Shift)

Hemmant Cold Store; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meat product discounts

Career development opportunities

Team-building events

Discount apparel (R.M. Williams, Ariat

Discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa

Car rental discounts AVIS

Banking offers with CommBank

Dell product discounts

Adrenaline experiences discounts

Ambassador Card discounts

Specsavers discount

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a safety‑conscious High Reach Forklift Driver for our Hemmant Cold Store facility near Brisbane. You will move chilled and frozen products in high racking while maintaining the cold chain and supporting efficient warehouse operations.

Day shift from 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. Must hold LF High Risk Work License and have reliable, punctual, detail‑oriented workmanship in a fast-paced environment. Overtime flexibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold LF High Risk Work Licence (Forklift).
• Previous high reach forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklift to move chilled and frozen goods.
• Load/unload pallets and stack in racking systems.
• Maintain cold chain throughout shifts and respect safety rules.
• Follow company procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Cold storage environment

Education

LF High Risk Work Licence (Forklift)

Job description

JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

The JBS Cold Store facility is strategically located in Hemmant near the Brisbane port and employs approximately 180 people. Hemmant receives a high volume of truck and container loads of product from all the JBS sites around Australia, these are then re-loaded for our domestic and international customer’ orders and readied for transport.

About the Role

At JBS Australia, we are looking for safety focused High Reach Forklift Drivers to join our team on a full-time basis. Working within our high-volume Hemmant Cold Stores Facility, you will support our team by moving chilled and frozen products in high racking systems while maintaining the cold chain and contributing to efficient warehouse operations.

• Day Shift | Monday to Friday | 6am to 2pm
• $30.37 per hour + $5.26 high reach allowance

About You

• Must hold a valid LF High Risk Work License (Forklift Ticket)
• Previous high reach forklift experience high regarded
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Attention to detail and sound numerical skills
• Physically fit (manual labour is required)
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods of time
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures
• Flexibility with hours including availability to work overtime as required

Why join JBS Australia?

• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products purchased through our site team
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club

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