Rotating-Shift Cold-Storage Forklift Operator

Programmed GO

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 67,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Programmed are seeking experienced counterbalance forklift drivers with food production experience to join their client in Laverton who specialise in the manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution of Milk and Dairy products. This position involves working a rotating roster on Day (6:30am - 2:30pm) and Afternoon (2:30pm - 10:30pm) shifts requiring availability Monday - Saturday.

Successful applicants must have a current valid LF forklift licence with at least 2 years of forklift driving

Qualifications

LF Forklift Licence with at least 2 years experience as a forklift operator.
Minimum 2 years experience in a food production site.
Comfortable working in a cold environment with milk/dairy products.
Strong warehousing background in large distribution centre / fast-paced settings.
Experience handling SOPs and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Rotating roster on Day and Afternoon shift.
Day shift pay rate of $48.29ph (including 25% casual loading).
Afternoon shift pay rate of $54.08ph (including 25% casual loading and afternoon shift loading).
Operate counterbalance forklifts for loading/unloading.
Food handling in a cold storage environment.
Move crates, stack pallets and marshal goods on production lines.
Stocktake & replenishment in pick bays.
Follow SOPs for all warehouse tasks.
Receive inwards/outwards goods; create con notes in SAP.
Pick & pack orders using RF scanners.
Pallet stacking & pallet wrapping.
Manual lifting up to 15kg.