Forklift Operator - Lakeland

Mackays; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackays Group is seeking Forklift Operators for their banana and passionfruit farms in Lakeland, Florida. Successful candidates will engage in the safe operation of forklifts while handling product logistics and paperwork. This position offers on-the-job training and potential for career advancement over a minimum commitment of 9 months starting June 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Experience in logistics or farm operations preferred.
• Capability to maintain accurate records and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts for the safe transport of products.
• Prepare and manage dispatch paperwork and stocktaking.
• Monitor cold rooms for quality control.

Skills

Safe operation of forklifts

Quality control

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Operator position available in Lakeland, Far North Queensland, for a family farming business that has been in operation for over 75 years - Mackays Group (THE TRUSTEE FOR GOLDEN BANANA SERVICES TRUST).

There are 10 positions available.
Hours of Work are Monday to Thursday 6:45am to 4:55pm.

This position is classified as Level 4 under the Horticulture Award 2020. All positions have on job training and
potential for upskilling. The positions available are on Banana and Passionfruit farms and the duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts
• Responsible for all receivals and dispatch from the farm
• Carefully transport products to ensure the load is not damaged
• Prepare palletised product for cold storage and transport, including shrink wrap of pallets
• Liaise with Farm Manager and Shed Manager to co-ordinate load requirements
• Liaise with Shed Manager to ensure that correct information is being printed on the cartons as well as ensuring that a PPS carton is stacked on each pallet
• Ensure that the pallet is correctly stacked with the correct grades
• Ensure accurate records are kept of daily work schedule (e.g. load documentation)
• Prepare all dispatch paperwork for each load and ensure that the correct consignment is being loaded
• Monitor cold rooms for quality control
• Stocktake and management of all packing materials
• As well as any ad hoc duties within the competency of the employee

Start Date: Looking for employees to start from June 2025 for a minimum of 9 months