High Reach Forklift & Machine Operation – Kingsgrove

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work in food manufacturing

Skills development across warehouse &–

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Labourpower Recruitment Services Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator with production line duties for a busy food manufacturing and distribution facility in Kingsgrove, Sydney. This dual-position role involves 60% forklift work and 40% production line tasks.

The role requires flexibility to move between warehouse and production duties, cross-training across departments, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high reach forklifts.
• Machine operating experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of food safety, GMP and hygiene standards.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling and work across departments.
• Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate high reach forklifts for put-away and stock replenishment.
• Move finished goods to designated racking locations.
• Supply production lines with raw materials and ingredients.
• Operate production machinery as required.
• Perform RF scanning and maintain stock control.
• Follow FIFO procedures and provide break relief.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Support the team to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

High Reach Forklift

Machine Operating

Food Manufacturing

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Job description

Labourpower is currently recruiting for an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator with previous Machine Operating experience to join a busy food manufacturing and distribution facility based in Kingsgrove.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience across both warehouse and food manufacturing environments who is looking for ongoing work and the opportunity to develop their skills.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

• Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a dual-position role, consisting of approximately 60% High Reach Forklift operation and 40% production line work.

You will be required to move between warehouse and production duties, including providing break relief and supporting different areas of the production floor.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Operating high reach forklifts for put-away and stock replenishment.
• Moving finished goods to designated racking locations.
• Supplying production lines with raw materials and ingredients.
• Operating production machinery as required.
• RF scanning and maintaining accurate stock control.
• Following FIFO procedures.
• Providing break relief and assisting across various production areas.
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Supporting the team to achieve daily production targets.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Strong previous experience operating high reach forklifts.
• Previous machine operating experience, preferably within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of food safety, GMP and hygiene standards.
• Experience working in manufacturing and/or warehouse environments.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling and work across multiple departments.
• Full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ:

This position requires flexibility and the ability to perform both forklift and production duties throughout your shift. Candidates must be comfortable being cross-trained and working across different departments as operational requirements change.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Ongoing work with a well-established food manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to develop skills across warehouse and production operations.
• Potential career progression opportunities.

Job Information

Job Reference: 210709048_1794196409 Salary: AU$34 - AU$45 per hour Salary From: AU$34 Salary To: AU$45 Salary Type: hour Consultant Name: Holly Popovski Job Industries: Manufacturing and Production Job Locations: Kingsgrove, Sydney, Australia Job Types: Contract