High Reach Forklift Operator

2 days ago

Thomastown, Australia Inghams Group Limited Full time

**Posted**:
30/09/2025

**Closing Date**:
30/10/2025

**Job Type**:
Casual

**Location**:
VIC - Thomastown

**Job Category**:
Distribution Centre

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.

Job Description

We're currently seeking **experienced and safety-focused Forklift Operators** to join our team at our **Further Processing site**. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, team-driven environment where no two days are the same. You'll be contributing to the smooth and efficient movement of stock, helping us deliver high-quality products to customers across Australia.

**Benefits**
- Immediate start with day shift hours (6:00am - 2:30pm)
- Opportunity to gain experience with a leading Australian food company
- Onsite parking
- Employee discounts on products, travel + more
- Safe, inclusive, and team-oriented culture
- Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable organisation

**Daily Tasks**
- Operate **side sit down high reach** forklifts in a freezer environment
- Load/unload stock and stack pallets safely and efficiently
- Conduct quality control and accuracy checks
- Pick and pack using RF scanners
- Perform manual handling tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 20 kg)
- Support in machine operation and general process tasks
- Ensure labels are accurate and meet customer and compliance requirements
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace
- Identify and escalate any food safety or quality issues

**You will bring to this role**
- A **valid forklift license** with **at least 3 continuous years of experience** operating forklifts in warehousing or freezer environments
- **Proven experience operating side sit down high reach forklifts** (essential)
- Availability to work **day shifts (6:00am - 2:30pm)**:

- Physically fit and capable of manual handling and repetitive tasks in cold environments
- Strong work ethic and ability to follow processes and safety standards
- Positive team player attitude and good communication skills

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

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