Dispatch Forklift Driver – Potato & Onion Packing Shed
We're looking for a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to join our dispatch team in our busy potato and onion packing shed.
We're a family-owned and operated business that believes work should be productive, supportive and enjoyable. We work hard, look after each other, and understand that having a good team around you makes all the difference. If you're someone who enjoys getting stuck in, takes pride in your work, and likes being part of a positive workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is responsible for loading all outbound freight and ensuring every order leaves site accurately and on time. You'll be loading refrigerated trailers, following load sheets, completing dispatch paperwork, and working closely with the shed team to keep product moving efficiently. Accuracy is critical, you're the final checkpoint before our product reaches customers.
What you'll be doing:
- Operating forklifts safely and efficiently in a busy dispatch environment
- Loading refrigerated trailers and transport vehicles according to load sheets
- Following dispatch paperwork accurately and ensuring all documentation is completed correctly
- Checking, ticking off and signing load sheets after every truck is loaded
- Moving finished product from storage to dispatch areas
- Liaising with Logistics Team
- Working closely with production and dispatch staff to ensure freight is loaded on time
- Completing routine forklift checks and reporting any maintenance issues
- Assisting with general shed duties as required
- Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised workplace
What we're looking for:
- Current High Risk Forklift Licence (LF)
- Previous forklift experience in dispatch, warehousing, logistics or production environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow paperwork accurately
- A safety-first attitude
- Good communication skills and a team-focused mindset
- Reliable, punctual and willing to pitch in wherever needed
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
The good stuff:
- Friendly, down-to-earth team and a genuinely great workplace culture
- Stable, hands-on role in a busy and growing operation
- 5 to 6-day roster, if you work the Saturday you can have Monday off
- Supportive management team who value their people
- A workplace where everyone works together and has each other's back
If you're an experienced forklift driver who takes pride in doing things properly, enjoys being part of a good team, and wants to work in a positive, family-owned business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
