Warehouse Operator (Refrigerated Beverage Manufacturing)

Preshafood; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Preshafood is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator for our Derrimut, Melbourne facility. The role involves receiving, storing and dispatching materials, operating forklifts, and supporting production in a safe, efficient food manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will manage stock locations, help with stocktakes, and maintain clean, organised storage areas while working closely with warehouse and production teams to meet daily targets.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license.
• Experience with warehouse and production forklift tasks.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put away raw materials, packaging and other goods
• Pick, prepare and dispatch finished goods
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
• Supply materials to production and return unused stock
• Manage stock locations, rotation and inventory movements
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory checks
• Support production when required
• Keep the warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe
• Assist with the upkeep of forklifts and warehouse equipment
• Work closely with the warehouse and production teams
• Carry out other warehouse and forklift duties as required

Skills

Forklift license

Warehouse forklift experience

Fast-paced warehouse

Food/beverage manufacturing

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team and autonomous work

Job description

Warehouse Operator (Refrigerated Beverage Manufacturing)

Preshafood is Australia’s first and largest commercial provider of High Pressure Processing (HPP) for juices and foods, and the owner of the successful and innovative Preshafruit juice brand.

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Warehouse Operator to join our team at our manufacturing facility in Derrimut, Melbourne.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong forklift skills, solid warehouse experience and a willingness to work as part of a fast-paced food manufacturing operation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient movement, storage, receipt, and dispatch of materials and finished products across the site.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Receive and put away raw materials, packaging and other goods
• Pick, prepare and dispatch finished goods
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
• Supply materials to production and return unused stock
• Manage stock locations, rotation and inventory movements
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory checks
• Support production when required
• Keep the warehouse and storage areas clean, organised and safe
• Assist with the upkeep of forklifts and warehouse equipment
• Work closely with the warehouse and production teams
• Carry out other warehouse and forklift duties as required

Successful candidates will have:

• A valid forklift license
• Experience with warehouse and production forklift tasks
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse
• Experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing environment
• Strong time management, organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work as a team and autonomously

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operator with exceptional forklift skills who takes pride in their work, is willing to work hard and completes tasks efficiently and to a high standard. You will be reliable, have a positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.