Forklift Driver (Food Manufacturing | $36.81/hr + Super)

Who Are We?

MployHR is a wholly owned Australian labour hire, recruitment, and HR company with a presence across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

About the Client

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium chocolate and cocoa products. Due to increased demand, they are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join their team in Campbellfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position with an immediate start. The successful candidate will work on a day shift, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

What's on Offer?

• $36.81 per hour + Super

• Overtime opportunities when required

• Immediate start

• Ongoing, long-term employment

• Monday to Friday roster with occasional Saturday overtime

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate both counterbalance and high-reach forklifts

• Load, unload, move, and store products within the warehouse

• Put away products into racking systems (up to three bays high)

• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferably SAP

• Strap and secure loads for storage and dispatch

• Palletise products

• Wrap products for storage and transportation

• Perform stock movement and replenishment tasks

• Assist with container unloading and general warehouse duties as required

• Support the production team with general production duties during quieter periods in the warehouse

• Manually handle and lift items weighing up to 20 kg when required

• Follow food hygiene, HACCP, quality, and workplace safety requirements at all times

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:

• A current forklift licence

• At least three years of high-reach forklift operating experience

• An understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and quality requirements

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety

• Reliable transportation

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work overtime on Saturdays

• Availability to start as soon as possible

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team.