Warehouse Storeperson & Forklift Operator | Penrith

Programmed GO; Penrith; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed is seeking experienced Storepersons with Forklift Licences to join one of Australia’s largest dairy manufacturers based in Penrith. Ongoing opportunities are available across multiple shifts, with morning, afternoon and night rosters and hourly pay rates.

Initial duties include crate handling and dock operations, then progression into forklift tasks within the Crate Dock yard and cool room. Current LF licence and reliable transport are required; dairy industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is required.
• Must be able to work in a cool room environment (1–3°C).
• Full Australian working rights with no restrictions on hours.

Responsibilities

• Start in Crate Dock, handling milk crates and operating the crate washing line.
• Move and lift crates, with and without milk products, as part of daily duties.
• Progress to other warehouse areas including forklift operation in Crate Dock yard and cool room.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift with proven experience.
• Experience in dairy or food manufacturing is preferred.
• Rostered shifts across Day, Afternoon and Night; weekend availability as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual handling

Physically fit

Job description

Warehouse Storeperson & Forklift Operator | Penrith

Programmed is currently seeking experienced Storepersons with Forklift Licences to join one of Australia's largest dairy manufacturers based in Penrith. Ongoing opportunities available across multiple shifts.

Morning: 5am - 1pm, pay rate: $48.69 per hour

Afternoon: 1pm - 9pm, pay rate: $55.99 per hour

Night Shift: 9pm - 5am, pay rate: $63.3 per hour

Must be available for at least 2 different shifts of morning, afternoon or night shifts, open for weekend work, as this is roster site.

About the role

• Commence in the Crate Dock, managing milk crates on the crate washing line.
• Manual handling duties, including lifting and moving crates with and without milk products.
• Progress into other warehouse areas once trained, including forklift operation within the Crate Dock yard and cool room.
• Current Counterbalance Forklift Licence and proven operating experience required.
• Experience within the dairy or food manufacturing industry is highly regarded.
• Must be available to work on roster, shift patterns across Day, Afternoon and Night Shifts, including weekends as required.

Requirements

• Current Australian LF Forklift Licence
• Ability to work in a cool room environment (approximately 1-3°C)
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport
• Physically fit and willing to perform manual handling tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, reliable work ethic and willingness to learn
• Full Australian working rights with no restrictions on hours

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.