Warehouse Support Forklift Operator (Current Forklift License Required)

Wholesale Food Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Food Group is seeking a Warehouse Support Forklift Operator to help keep our storage and dispatch flow efficient. The role involves operating a forklift, organizing stock, and supporting packing and loading tasks while maintaining accuracy and safety standards.

You will work in a dynamic warehouse environment with early start hours. A current forklift license and reliable teamwork are essential, with opportunities to grow within a fast‑moving Gourmet Food manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Current forklift license is mandatory.
• Experience with picking and packing is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, store and dispatch goods.
• Accept and prioritize work as directed by Warehouse Manager.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and expiry-date rotation.
• Keep workspace clean and safe, follow procedures for dispatch.
• Assist with packing and loading of goods as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift (standard/long reach) with current license

Pallet jack (manual & electric)

Job description

Warehouse Support Forklift Operator (Current Forklift License Required)

Wholesale Food Group are market leaders in the Gourmet Food manufacturing industry and have brought European inspired flavours to Australia for over 20 years.

We have an extensive range of products that we offer to the retail market, industrial users and everyone in-between. We are known for and pride ourselves on our agile ability to turn a customer’s concept into a finished manufactured product in very short periods of time.

We believe our success has been built on the combination of our people, culture and product excellence and this spirit continues to be a driving force in everything we do. We want the best and brightest in our team and in turn offer a rewarding and challenging environment where you are invested in, truly valued and have the opportunity to grow and develop.

What will the role involve?

This has the potential to be a very dynamic role. You will play a vital role in supporting our warehouse operations by accurately supporting flow of products.

In this role you will be doing a range of different things, if we were to give a “snapshot”, the role would look something like:

Accept work as prioritised and allocated by the Warehouse Manager.

Maintain personal workload levels to ensure optimal workflow.

Storing and packing of goods and materials in accordance with appropriate procedures and/or regulations for dispatch and the dispatch of goods.

Maintain and rotate all inventory goods in a manner that ensures and maintains batch control and best use of product by their used by expiry dates.

Put away received goods and maintain inventory in a manner that prevents any spillage or losses.

Assist in the licensed operation of all appropriate materials handling equipment, including the operation of the forklift.

May perform work requiring minimal supervision either individually or in a team environment.

Responsible for housekeeping in own work environment to ensure the space is clean and tidy.

Use of non-licensed material handling equipment including pallet jack equipment to move goods accordingly.

Ability to multitask to a reasonable level.

Qualifications and Experience:

What we are looking for:

Ability to use a pallet jack (manual and electric) and Forklift (standard and long reach with a current license) is a must. If you do not have a current Forklift License, please do not apply.

Experience in picking and packing (desirable).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Proficient and comfortable in use of technology.

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Why work for us?

Supportive Business for anyone looking to work in a dynamic and growing business.

Enjoy a role where you are active and on your feet.

Supportive team environment and leadership.

Hours range from 6am to 6pm with no late afternoon or weekend shifts.

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