Forklift Operator

1 day ago

Prestons, Australia Inghams Group Limited Full time

**Posted**:
30/09/2025

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

**Job Type**:
Casual

**Location**:
NSW - Prestons

**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

**Your Opportunity to Join our Team**

We are currently seeking **motivated Forklift Operators** to join our **Weigh Label Room** team. This is a hands-on, physical role that plays a key part in ensuring our products are safely stored, accurately labelled, and efficiently dispatched to customers. If you enjoy variety in your day, thrive in a team-focused environment, and take pride in doing things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

**Benefits**
- Immediate start
- Onsite parking
- Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more
- Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable company
- The health, safety, and well-being of our people is our highest priority
- Fast-paced and team-focused environment

**Daily Tasks**
- Operate **High Reach / LO Stock Picker / Counterbalance** forklifts (approx. 20-30% of the role)
- Unload and load inbound/outbound stock and efficiently stack pallets
- Perform picker and packer duties using RF scanners
- Operate and monitor machinery to meet production targets while ensuring food safety and HACCP compliance
- Conduct quality control and product checks, reporting any variances or concerns promptly
- Ensure labelling of products is accurate and compliant with specifications
- Perform manual handling tasks including lifting, pulling, pushing, bending and reaching (up to 20 kg)
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, including proper storage of tools, equipment, and materials
- Identify and escalate any food safety, quality, or safety hazards
- Support the broader team in meeting productivity and performance targets
- Flexibility to assist with some process worker tasks and general factory duties

**You Will Bring to this Role**
- A **current forklift licence** with demonstrated experience operating safely and confidently
- Previous experience in high-reach and counterbalance forklift operations (essential)
- Previous experience as a picker/packer in a fast-paced environment (desirable)
- Physically fit and able to repetitively lift, push and pull items between 5 kg - 20 kg
- Ability to understand and follow procedures, instructions, and safety protocols
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility and willingness to work across a variety of shifts and duties as needed

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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