Meat Worker & Forklift Operator

Talent Acquisition Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group in Marrickville, NSW is seeking Meat Workers and Forklift Operators for a busy meat warehouse. This role is physically demanding and involves forklift operation, heavy lifting up to 27 kg, and working in a refrigerated cold-store environment.

Shifts are early mornings (4am–12pm) with competitive pay. A current Forklift Licence and RF scanning experience are essential to apply.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required for the role.
• Experience using RF scanning guns is essential.
• Able to lift and move items up to 27 kg safely.
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated cold-store environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move, load and unload stock.
• Handle and move animal carcasses and meat products.
• Perform heavy lifting and manual handling up to 27 kg.
• Work within a refrigerated cold-store environment.
• Use RF scanning guns to track and manage stock.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and general warehouse duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Job description

Accelerate Your Career – Meat Workers / Forklift Operators Wanted!

Step into a fast-paced meat distribution environment where no two days are the same! We are currently seeking reliable, hardworking Meat Workers / Forklift Operators to join a busy meat warehouse based in Marrickville. If you're physically fit, experienced in warehouse operations and comfortable working in a cold-store environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Meat Worker / Forklift Operator, you'll play an essential role in keeping daily operations running smoothly within a busy meat distribution warehouse. This is a physically demanding, hands-on position involving heavy lifting, forklift operation and the handling of meat products.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating forklifts to move, load and unload stock
• Handling and moving animal carcasses and meat products
• Heavy lifting and manual handling of products weighing up to 27kg
• Working within a refrigerated cold-store environment
• Using RF scanning guns to track and manage stock
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• General warehouse duties to support daily operations

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rates – up to $40.04 per hour
• Consistent early morning shifts with afternoons free
• Fast-paced, hands-on working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills within warehousing and meat distribution
• Supportive, safety-focused team environment

Shifts & Pay

• Location: Marrickville, NSW
• Shift Times: 4am – 12pm
• Before 6am: $40.04 per hour
• After 6am: $33.36 per hour

What We're Looking For

• Current Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous warehouse and forklift operating experience
• Experience using RF scanning guns (essential)
• Ability to safely lift and manually handle products weighing up to 27kg
• Comfortable working with animal carcasses and meat products
• Willingness to work in a refrigerated cold-store environment
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking repetitive, labour-intensive tasks
• Reliability and commitment to early morning starts
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team