Warehouse and Dispatch forklift driver - NSW

Probiotec; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Probiotec is seeking a Warehouse and Dispatch Forklift Driver for our Kemps Creek facility in NSW. The role involves moving stock between production, storage and despatch, loading/unloading trucks, and scanning pallets. You will report to the Warehouse Manager and work under GMP and strict hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates hold a current LF forklift licence and can read English instructions. Training in GMP, quality and safety requirements is provided on site, with emphasis on safe operations

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence (LF).
• Able to read work instructions, labels and safety signage in English, and complete stock records accurately.
• Able to follow instructions and work to direction in a busy despatch area.
• Reliable attendance and punctual.
• Comfortable with manual handling and working at pace on a warehouse floor.
• Works in a clean and tidy manner, and can apply GMP, quality and WHS requirements once trained.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks safely and on time.
• Move stock around the warehouse as directed by the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Lead.
• Scan pallets into location, and check and record stock as directed.
• Report damaged or substandard product or packaging on arrival.
• Operate the forklift safely, efficiently and in line with GMP and hygiene requirements.
• Complete forklift pre-start checks and logbook entries to site standard, and report maintenance and WHS issues.
• Move rejects and waste to the appropriate bins.
• Keep the warehouse and work areas clean and tidy.
• Work safely, and report hazards, near misses and incidents.

Skills

Forklift LF

RF scanners

GMP awareness

WHS awareness

English literacy

Punctuality

Manual handling

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Warehouse and Dispatch forklift driver - NSW

Probiotec is a leading provider of contract manufacturing and packing services in the pharmaceutical and associated sectors, providing best-in-class solutions to a diverse range of clients. Since beginning operations in 1997, Probiotec has quickly emerged as a leading manufacturer and packer of a diverse, high-quality range of prescription ('Rx') and over-the-counter ('OTC') pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines and consumer health products.

The business is also one of Australia's largest packing companies, offering a multitude of packing services – including primary, secondary & co-packing capabilities as an end-to-end manufacturing and packing partner. With multiple sites across Australia including Probiotec Multipack, Probiotec LJM and Probiotec Pharma, the group is responsible for employing over 1000 employees nationwide. As a leader in Australian manufacturing and packing services, Probiotec provides innovative healthcare products that improve the lives and well-being of our customers. This role is based at our new state-of-the-art Kemps Creek facility.

THE ROLE

Probiotec Multipack provides an extensive range of co-packing services for Food & Beverage (HACCP), Personal Care & Household, Animal Health & Nutrition (APVMA) and Pharmaceutical (TGA) companies.

Working in the warehouse at our Kemps Creek site, the Warehouse & Despatch Forklift Driver moves stock between production, storage and despatch, loads and unloads trucks, and scans pallets into location. The role reports to the Warehouse Manager and takes day-to-day direction from the Warehouse Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks safely and on time.

Move stock around the warehouse as directed by the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Lead.

Scan pallets into location, and check and record stock as directed.

Report damaged or substandard product or packaging on arrival.

Operate the forklift safely, efficiently and in line with GMP and hygiene requirements.

Complete forklift pre-start checks and logbook entries to site standard, and report maintenance and WHS issues.

Move rejects and waste to the appropriate bins.

Keep the warehouse and work areas clean and tidy.

Work safely, and report hazards, near misses and incidents.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Current forklift licence (LF).

Able to read work instructions, labels and safety signage in English, and complete stock records accurately.

Able to follow instructions and work to direction in a busy despatch area.

Reliable attendance and punctual.

Comfortable with manual handling and working at pace on a warehouse floor.

Works in a clean and tidy manner, and can apply GMP, quality and WHS requirements once trained.

Experience with RF scanners or warehouse management systems is an advantage, not essential.

Warehouse or despatch experience in pharmaceutical, food or FMCG is well regarded.

Training in our GMP, quality and safety requirements is provided on site.