Warehouse Storeperson / Yard Person / Forklift Operator

Elders Rural Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elders is seeking a reliable Warehouse Storeperson / Yard Person / Forklift Operator to join our McGraths Hill team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will handle stock safely, operate a forklift, manage goods-inwards and outswards, and support daily warehouse and yard operations in a collaborative environment.

We value accuracy, safety, and a strong work ethic, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, organised site.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence required.
• Experience in warehousing, yard operations or forklift operation is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to WHS, housekeeping and maintaining a tidy work environment.
• Reliable, punctual, hands-on and physically fit for manual handling and outdoor yard work.
• Good attention to detail when receiving, handling and picking stock.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move and store stock.
• Receive deliveries, check documentation, process stock movements, and pick, pack and prepare customer orders.
• Assist with stock control, stocktakes and accurate goods-inwards and outwards processing.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and organised warehouse and yard.
• Ensure stock, including agricultural chemicals and rural merchandise, is handled, stacked, stored and secured safely.
• Follow WHS procedures, including safe manual handling and forklift practices.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, sales and branch teams to support daily operations and deliver reliable customer service.
• Undertake other warehouse and yard duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operator

Warehousing

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Warehouse Storeperson / Yard Person / Forklift Operator

Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining the family backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.

About the role

At Ace Ohlsson, we're proud of our deep connection to rural Australia, and our people are at the heart of that connection.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Storeperson / Yard Person / Forklift Operator to join our McGraths Hill team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a hands-on, varied role supporting the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and yard. You will play an important part in ensuring stock is received, handled, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently, while helping maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team and understands the importance of safety, accuracy and getting the job done right the first time.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move and store stock.
• Receive deliveries, check documentation, process stock movements, and pick, pack and prepare customer orders.
• Assist with stock control, stocktakes and accurate goods-inwards and outwards processing.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, safe and organised warehouse and yard, including general site maintenance.
• Ensure stock, including agricultural chemicals and rural merchandise, is handled, stacked, stored and secured safely.
• Follow WHS procedures, including safe manual handling and forklift practices.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, sales and branch teams to support daily operations and deliver reliable customer service.
• Undertake other warehouse and yard duties as required.

About you

• Current forklift licence required.
• Experience in warehousing, yard operations, logistics or forklift operation is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to WHS, housekeeping and maintaining a tidy work environment.
• Reliable, punctual, hands-on and physically fit for manual handling and outdoor yard work.
• Good attention to detail when receiving, handling and picking stock.
• Positive team player who follows instructions and established procedures.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to assist colleagues and customers.
• Experience with agricultural chemicals, fertilisers, rural merchandise or bulk products is an advantage; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are equally valued.

About Ace Ohlsson

Ace Ohlsson, a partner of Elders, has been supporting the New South Wales horticultural industry for more than 80 years. Backed by the Elders network, we supply a wide range of products and services - from agronomy advice to crop inputs and farm supplies - helping growers across the state get the job done.

We're proud to be part of Australian agriculture and continue to build on a long-standing reputation for reliability, knowledge, and local service.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.