Night Shift Distribution Centre Operator

Bega Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bega Group is seeking a reliable DC Operator for its Wetherill Park Distribution Centre in Sydney. The role focuses on safe picking, loading and dispatch, using high reach and counterbalance forklifts with RF scanners, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Shifts run Sunday to Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 6:20 AM in a cool room environment. The site is a hub for dairy products, requiring attention to process and safety in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Current LF license with experience operating high reach and counterbalance forklifts.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution centre environment.
• Willingness to learn, strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely pick, load, and dispatch customer orders according to priorities and procedures.
• Operate high reach and counterbalance forklifts and RF scanners; work with AGV operations.
• Maintain accurate stock control through inventory checks and reporting discrepancies.
• Follow safety, CoR, fatigue management and cold chain requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

LF license

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Safety culture

Teamwork

Tools

WMS

Job description

• Permanent night shift, 3-day week, 12.33h per shift
• Strong team culture focused on safety, quality and people

The Role

Our Wetherill Park site in Sydney is our Milk Based Beverages hub for the eastern seaboard. This state-of-the-art facility produces 75 million litres of some of Australia's most loved dairy products including Dare Iced Coffee, Dairy Farmers, Farmers Union, and Big M.

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused DC Operator to join our Wetherill Park Distribution Centre team. This role is critical to ensuring products are accurately picked, loaded, and dispatched while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Shift details: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 6:20 AM. Please note that successful candidates must be comfortable working in a cool room environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely pick, load, and dispatch customer orders in line with operational priorities and procedures.
• Operate high reach and counterbalance forklifts, RF scanners, and work alongside AGV operations.
• Maintain accurate stock control through inventory checks, reconciliations, and reporting discrepancies.
• Follow all safety, Chain of Responsibility (CoR), fatigue management, and cold chain compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive team culture.

About you

• Current LF license with experience operating high reach & counterbalance forklift
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution centre environment.
• Willingness to learn, strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is highly regarded.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and over 3000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Must hold a current Australian driver's license.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.