Rendering & Forklift Operator: Safe Material Movement

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm in Lockwood is seeking reliable Rendering Operators - Forklift Drivers to join our busy rendering area. This hands-on role focuses on forklift operation, material movement, waste handling and general site duties, with a strong emphasis on safety and GMP compliance.

You will move pallets, perform pre-operational forklift checks, assist with waste management, and support the team with everyday tasks.

Qualifications

• Current and valid forklift licence.
• Willingness to perform physically active duties.
• Strong safety awareness and reliability.
• Able to follow procedures and instructions.
• Australian working rights for ongoing full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely throughout the site.
• Move pallets and materials to designated storage and operational areas.
• Empty and condense rubbish and waste in designated bins.
• Complete forklift pre-operational inspections and reports before use.
• Assist with waste and material movement within the Rendering operation.
• Undertake general forklift and operational duties as required.
• Drive trucks as required, or undertake training to develop truck-driving capability.
• Complete required forms and check sheets accurately.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas and contribute to good housekeeping.
• Follow GMP, hygiene and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork & communication

Follow procedures

Physical fitness

Truck driving

Attendance & punctuality

Working rights in Australia

Education

Forklift licence

Job description

Hazeldene's is seeking reliable and safety-focused Rendering Operators – Forklift Drivers to join our team at our Lockwood site. This is a hands-on operational role supporting our Rendering area, with a strong focus on forklift operation, material movement, waste handling and general site duties. The role will involve moving pallets and materials to designated areas, emptying and condensing waste bins, completing forklift pre-operational checks and supporting the team with general operational duties as required.

Key responsibilities

Operate forklifts safely throughout the site

Move pallets and materials to designated storage and operational areas

Empty and condense rubbish and waste in designated bins

Complete forklift pre-operational inspections and reports before use

Assist with waste and material movement within the Rendering operation

Undertake general forklift and operational duties as required

Drive trucks as required, or undertake training to develop truck-driving capability

Complete required forms and check sheets accurately

Maintain clean and organised work areas and contribute to good housekeeping

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene and sanitation requirements

About you

Current and valid forklift licence

Confidence operating a forklift safely in an active operational environment

Ability to perform practical and physically active duties throughout the shift

Willingness to assist with waste and material-handling duties

Ability to drive trucks or willingness to learn to drive trucks

Strong safety awareness

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Good teamwork and communication skills

Ability to follow procedures and instructions

Valid Australian working rights suitable for ongoing full time employment

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