Warehouse Operator

Lactalis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd in Lidcombe, Sydney, is offering a permanent full‑time role in the Cool Room team at the end of the production line, focusing on picking and packing orders and loading trucks safely.

The position requires experience in picking/packing, a current forklift licence, physical fitness for frequent lifting, good communication and teamwork, and the ability to follow safety procedures; pre-employment medical is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Physically fit with ability to frequently lift/move/stack crates onto pallets (pre-employment medical mandatory).
• Current Forklift licence (essential).
• Current and/or previous Warehouse Operator experience.
• Computer literacy including experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload product for manufacturing lines.
• Pick, palletise, label, and dispatch customer orders; ensure timely truck loading/unloading.
• Operate forklifts safely and in line with site safety protocols.
• Maintain stock integrity through correct receiving, storage, recording, and issuing of goods.
• Ensure all orders and receipts are supported by accurate documentation and report disruptions.
• Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards across work areas.
• Assist in training new staff and perform other duties within the role’s scope.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Warehouse Experience

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Manual Handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

10d ago , from Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd

A permanent full time opportunity exists to join a world leading dairy Company based in Lidcombe, Sydney. This is a hands-on manual role based within the Cool Room team at the end of the production line, picking and packing orders

Experience in picking and packing of product to customer orders and a high risk forklift license is essential. We are a close knit team, so effective communication skills and teamwork are a must.

Duties include:

Unloading of product for manufacturing lines.

Accurately pick, palletise, label, and dispatch customer orders, ensuring timely truck loading/unloading in line with safety and production requirements.

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, adhering to all site safety protocols.

Maintain stock integrity through correct receiving, storage, recording, and issuing of goods in saleable condition.

Ensure all orders and receipts are supported by accurate documentation and report any operational disruptions promptly.

Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards across work areas.

Support team development by assisting in training new staff and performing other duties aligned with the role’s scope.

To be considered for this position the following will be advantageous:

• Physically fit with ability to frequently lift/move/stack crates onto pallets (full pre-employment medical mandatory)
• A current Forklift licence (essential)
• Current and/or previous Warehouse Operator experience.
• Computer literacy including experience using Microsoft Office and computer based maintenance systems.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to being part of a high performing team is essential. You'll welcome feedback to improve your own performance, and enjoy being part of a team.

About the Benefits

Lactalis encourages and supports a safe learning environment to give you the opportunity of a successful and rewarding career.