Forklift Operator

Castlemaine, Victoria location
- Free safe and secure on-site parking
- Operator role requires valid Forklift Licence

**About Us**

GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.

We take great pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.

DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.

**About the Role**:

- Full time
- Monday to Friday
- Day Shift: 6:15AM - 2:45pm

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
- Current forklift licence
- Computer skills and SAP knowledge
- Previous PSA experience desirable but training will be provided where required.

**Personal Characteristics**
- Great organisational and time management skills
- Strong Quality & Safety mindset
- Great attention to detail
- Can work and communicate well in a team environment
- Able to work independently, with mínimal supervision
- Open to working overtime.

**Why join us**:
Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’.

When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.

We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

- Free shuttle from the Castlemaine Train station to site and back, daily.
- Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end of year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives

**Applications**:

- Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants._

Is DON. Is Good.