Forklift Operator

Our Mission – To produce affordable and quality eggs from well-cared-for hens in a socially responsible way, utilising the collective strength of a skilled, purpose-driven and innovative team.

Our Values – Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Generosity ~ Humility ~ Trust = Loyalty

• Join our new production team.
• We are a growing Agribusiness - with genuine potential for career advancement.

About us ...

Ellerslie Farms Group is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

We employ over 400 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, grain production, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.

We offer a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development and career advancement for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn and a commitment to our business values.

Please visit to learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

You will be required to have an attention to detail, efficient time management and effective communication. Immediate start, with an opportunity for permanency, for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, your duties for this role will include:

• Working with the new production team from Monday to Friday;
• Completing warehouse tasks to ensure the continuity of the production requirements;
• Effective communication with Production to ensure efficient supply chain processes;
• Loading trucks and consolidating loads;
• General warehouse duties including palletising;
• Perform all tasks safely and efficiently, and in accordance with established work practices and SOP's;
• Ensure all processes minimise waste and maximise productivity;
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment;
• Participate in the training provided to ensure a high level of skill and knowledge of the tasks required;
• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety, quarantine and bio-security standards.

About You ...

You will:

• Have a current Forklift License.
• Have a minimum 2 years experience in an FMCG warehouse environment using LF;
• Demonstrate basic computer skills;
• Have a "can do" attitude by working cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily production requirements;
• Be accountable for the work completed;
• Thrive in a busy and bustling work environment with strict deadlines;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills;
• Have an attention to detail to complete tasks in accordance with established policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.

What else do I need?

• Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills;
• Reliable transport;
• Sound physical fitness, with the ability to work extended shifts in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.

Please note - Candidates must be willing to adhere to strict bio-security requirements, which include not keeping live birds, chickens or pigs at home. You must be willing to sign our bio-security agreement to avoid contact with any avian species (birds, chickens, ducks, turkeys, etc.).

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you

These positions are not open to overseas applicants, but we welcome temporary workers such as students and back-packers.

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