Distribution Worker - Forklift Operator

Inghams · Lisarow NSW 2250 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 8d ago

Distribution Worker - Forklift Operator

Inghams
Lisarow NSW 2250

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Casual/Holiday

~$60k - $75k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Operate high-reach and counterbalance forklifts to load, unload and stack warehouse stock.
  • Pick and pack orders using RF scanners, while checking shipment accuracy and product quality.
  • Work in chiller and freezer conditions, complete manual handling and follow food safety procedures.

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. 

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry. 

Your Opportunity to Join our Team

In this role you will be supporting our Lisarow Distribution Warehouse, picking and packing using RF scanners with all roles requiring the use of forklifts and working within a chiller/freezer environment.

What you'll do: 

  • High Reach, Counterbalance forklift driving
  • Unloading/loading inbound and outbound stock and efficiently stacking pallets
  • Quality control: Ensuring shipment accuracy, checking and reporting quality variances
  • Picking and packing using RF scanners with all roles requiring the use of forklifts
  • Completing manual handling duties – lifting, pulling, pushing, bending and reaching
  • Identifying and escalating, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risks
  • Quality control - temperature checks and data entry

What you'll bring:

  • Experienced with High-Reach and counterbalance Forklift Operators to work on our various shifts (at least 12 months of experience)
  • Previous experience operating double deep High Reach forklifts (Required)
  • Monday to Friday with a willingness to work both day and or afternoon shifts.
  • Capable of performing tasks efficiently, correctly, and systematically in accordance with policies and standards. 
  •  Ability to understand, correctly interpret and follow instructions, procedures, and information.   
  • Good level of fitness is required as you will manually handle up to 5kg- 15kg.
  • Respond calmly when faced with obstacles
  • Communicate well both written and verbally

What we will offer you:

  • Immediate start 
  • Access to Fitness Passport that gives you affordable access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide 
  • Employee benefits including product discounts and travel discounts 
  • Genuine opportunities to develop your career, supported by our performance and succession programs. 
  • The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority 
  • ASX-listed company with operations across Australia and New Zealand
  • Onsite Parking   
  • Fast-paced and team-focused environment 
  • Consistent hours provided weekly 

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good. 

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Skills

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Attention to detailCalmness under pressureCounterbalance forklift operationData entryDouble deep high reach forklift operationFollowing proceduresFood safetyForklift operationLoading and unloadingManual handlingOrder pickingPackingPallet stackingQuality controlRf scannersTemperature checksVerbal communicationWritten communication

Licenses & certifications

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Forklift licence

Perks & benefits

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Career development opportunitiesConsistent weekly hoursFitness passportOnsite parkingProduct discountsTravel discounts

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