Cold Storage Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Perfection Fresh Australia; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfection Fresh Australia is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for our Homebush Distribution Centre. You will support receivals, stock movements, order fulfilment and dispatch within a fast-paced cold storage environment.

The shift is 06:00AM-14:00PM, providing a stable day shift with rigorous safety standards. The role requires a current forklift licence, a valid driver licence, and experience in warehousing.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and valid driver licence required.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and label printing.
• Experience in warehousing, stores, stock control or distribution.
• Ability to work safely in cold storage environments.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
• Check stock, pallet counts and transport paperwork accurately, escalate discrepancies.
• Label incoming stock with date codes and GRN labels, move stock to correct location in FIFO order.
• Pick, repack, stack, palletise and label customer orders to specification.
• Use warehouse systems to support order fulfilment and stock movements.
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory accuracy; manage CHEP or other records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area including forklift zones.
• Conduct forklift care duties and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Support safe operations by identifying hazards and escalating issues.
• Provide general warehouse and admin support across DC locations as needed.

Skills

Forklift licence

Driver licence

Computer literacy

Warehousing experience

Safety focus

Time management

Communication

Job description

Perfection Fresh Australia is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for our Homebush Distribution Centre. You will support receivals, stock movements, order fulfilment and dispatch within a fast-paced cold storage environment.

The shift is 06:00AM-14:00PM, providing a stable day shift with rigorous safety standards. The role requires a current forklift licence, a valid driver licence, and experience in warehousing.