MANUFACTURING FORKLIFT OPERATOR (210585518) Hornsby, Sydney, Australia

Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm Rate: $36
Location: Hornsby

About the Role
FMCG manufacturer specializing in personal care, home care, cosmetics, and consumer products. Forklift Operators play a key role in supporting warehouse, production, and dispatch operations by ensuring the safe and efficient movement of stock and materials throughout the facility

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate High Reach, Counterbalance, and other licensed forklift equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Load and unload trucks, containers, and deliveries.
  • Move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods between warehouse and production areas.
  • Put away stock and replenish pick locations as required.
  • Conduct stock transfers and inventory movements using RF scanners and warehouse systems.
  • Pick and stage orders for dispatch.
  • Ensure accurate pallet labelling and product identification.
  • Complete daily forklift pre-start checks and report equipment issues.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Follow all WHS, GMP, quality assurance, and site procedures.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties when required.

Requirements

  • Current LF Forklift Licence (essential).
  • Experience operating High Reach and Counterbalance forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience within FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industries is highly regarded.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
  • Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems is advantageous

Preferred

  • Reliable and punctual.
  • Safety-focused mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Flexible with shift requirements and overtime when required.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality standards.

Duties Include

 

  • Receiving inbound stock.
  • Supplying production lines with raw materials and packaging.
  • Removing finished goods from production.
  • Pallet wrapping and staging for dispatch.
  • Inventory and stock control support.
  • General warehouse housekeeping and compliance activities

 

 

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