Despatch Forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

Bajool Queensland, Australia Cheetham Salt Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About Us

Cheetham Salt is Australia's largest producer and refiner of solar salt, Cheetham Salt offers reliable salt products to a broad range of industries including the industrial, food, stockfeed, hide and pool sectors.

Our Bajool Operations in Central Queensland are currently seeking permanent Despatch Forklift Operator to join our team. Bajool and Port Alma are about 40km south of Rockhampton and 40km north of Gladstone.

Life at Cheetham Salt

  • Our company culture and values driven behaviour is very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for all our employees.
  • As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as,
  • Above award wage rates
  • Daily vehicle allowance – $ $19.50 per day dependent on your location, plus additional $12.00 per day for carpooling with fellow employees
  • Annual productivity bonus
  • Rostered Overtime
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Company funded Salary Continuance Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program - refer a mate & receive $1000
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous paid primary carer Parental & Paternity leave options
  • Reward & Recognition Program which recognises outstanding achievements of all employees
  • Uniforms provided

The Role

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing & Warehouse Coordinator and key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining safe work practices, actively participate in safety audits, investigations and other site safety initiatives.  You will also assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
  • Despatch Forklift Operator - Stock Rotation, Loading of Trucks, Receiving Incoming Goods, Loading Empty Containers in accordance with manifest specifications;
  • Housekeeping Duties, (Warehouse and Raw material Management);
  • Refined bulk loading operations/processes - Documentation, Tipper operations
  • Pallet Control
  • Strictly adheres to COR, Site safety and Quality policies and standards at all times;
  • Ensure the accurate completion of all relevant documentation relating to deliveries and despatched items/products – e.g. date codes and batch codes, manifest.
  • Understand manufacturing aims
  • Assist in supervision of loading bay and warehouse areas

About You

You will bring the following skills, experience, and attributes to the role

  • Current Fork Lift Licence and proven experience
  • Previous experience loading pallets onto trucks
  • Proven track record of safe operation in an industrial environment
  • Proven ability to learn and work to identified aims
  • Competent in completing all associated paperwork
  • Problem solving/analytical with a depth of attention to detail
  • A positive attitude, and a strong commitment to team building and success of the organisation.
  • A desire and willingness to undertake training to gain necessary skills.
  • Good communication verbal and written and basic computer skills
  • Available to work overtime when requested
  • Must be able to attend and pass a Mine and Quarries Act Medical

Want to know more?

Call Jo our Manufacturing & Warehouse Coordinator on with any questions or,Apply Now

If this is you, please click 'apply button' and provide both your resume and cover letter. Upon receipt of your application, you will be asked to compete some pre-screening questions.). Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing and background checks including police check as part of our process.

Closing Date:  15 October 2025

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