High Reach Forklift Operator

Inghams Chickens; Victoria; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Safe, inclusive culture

Job security

Job summary

Inghams Chickens is seeking a reliable High Reach Forklift Operator to join the Distribution Team at the Truganina site. Casual shifts offered with days, afternoons and nights and an immediate start opportunity.

You will operate side sit-down high reach forklifts in cold environments, load/unload stock, perform RF picking and quality checks, and help maintain a safe, compliant workspace while supporting warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license and at least 3 consecutive years of forklift experience in warehousing or freezer environments.
• Proven experience operating side sit-down high-reach forklifts (essential).
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling and repetitive tasks in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate side sit down high reach forklifts in a chiller or freezer environment.
• Load/unload stock and stack pallets safely and efficiently.
• Conduct quality control and accuracy checks.
• Pick and pack using RF scanners.
• Perform manual handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 20 kg).
• Support in machine operation and general process tasks.
• Ensure labels are accurate and meet customer and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Identify and escalate any food safety or quality issues.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

Forklift license

Job description

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Job Description

We’re currently seeking reliable and safety-focused High Reach Forklift Operators to join our Distribution Teamat our Truganina site -Dayshift (5am to 1:06pm), Afternoon shift (1:00pm to 9:06pm & 4:00pm to 12:00am) and Night shift (9:00pm to 5:06am) . This role offers flexibility and the chance to work in a supportive, team-driven environment where no two days are the same. You'll be contributing to the smooth and efficient movement of stock, helping us deliver high-quality products to customers across Australia.

• Immediate start with casual shifts available
• Opportunity to gain experience with a leading Australian food company
• Onsite parking
• Employee discounts on products, travel + more
• Safe, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
• Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable organisation

Daily Tasks

• Operate side sit down high reach forklifts in a chiller orfreezerenvironment
• Load/unload stock and stack pallets safely and efficiently
• Conduct quality control and accuracy checks
• Pick and pack using RF scanners
• Perform manual handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 20 kg)
• Support in machine operation and general process tasks
• Ensure labels are accurate and meet customer and compliance requirements
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Identify and escalation any food safety or quality issues

You will bring to this role

• A valid forklift license with at least 3 continuous years of experience operating forklifts in warehousing or freezer environments
• Proven experience operating side sit down high reach forklifts (essential)
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling and repetitive tasks in cold environments
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow processes and safety standards
• Positive team player attitude and good communication skills

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every day and help us continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good.