Counterbalance Forklift Operator

4 days ago

Laverton, Australia Programmed Facility Management Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Looking for a role where every day is a mix of movement, teamwork, and keeping Australia's fresh dairy flowing? Join a leading distribution operation in the fresh food and dairy industry, supplying products efficiently across the country. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, safety-focused warehouse environment while keeping things running smoothly on rotational shifts.

Whether you're experienced or just getting started, if you're a team player with a great attitude, we want to hear from you

About Your New Role

  • Operate and oversee automated bottling and food processing machines, including packaging, labelling, and assembling products
  • Perform packing, wrapping, and cleaning duties to maintain production flow and sanitation standards
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operations
  • Assist with receiving, storing, and distributing dairy products using FIFO methods to maintain freshness
  • Perform basic quality checks on products and report any issues
  • Operate the forklift when needed
  • Support logistics by accurately filling customer orders and maintaining warehouse cleanliness

About You

  • Full working rights in Australia with good communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
  • Valid LF Licence with minimum 6 months forklift experience
  • Physically fit to handle up to 25kg, including lifting and moving crates, boxes, and pallets
  • Comfortable working in refrigerated environments (as low as -4°C); protective jackets provided
  • Experience with machinery operation and food manufacturing, ideally in dairy or beverages
  • Must wear steel-capped boots and high-vis shirt; site-specific PPE supplied
  • Must comply with hygiene and safety standards (no loose accessories, makeup, or jewelry)

Who We Are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

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