Casual Forklift Operator
- Move cheese, materials and stock around the manufacturing site using a forklift, including loading and storage tasks.
- Complete forklift checks and quality documentation, inspect loads and racking, and scan stock accurately.
- Follow safety and quality procedures while working collaboratively across rotating day, afternoon or night shifts.
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
- 3x Casual Forklift Operator
- Working for an iconic Australian brand
- Opportunity to learn and grow
The Role
Our Ridge street site services many customers in a contract manufacturing capacity focused on packaged, natural and processed cheese. These include the renown Bega cheese blocks- Mild, Tasty, and Vintage, Shredded and Cubed cheese, Natural slices, Parmesan, Colby, mozzarella and Lactose free. Processed blocks & cheese slices...
Casual Forklift Operator will be responsible for moving pallets of cheese, materials or stock to and from storage, loading docks, or other areas related to the plant using a forklift. Join our team and become part of a supportive, safety-focused manufacturing environment. We currently have three casual opportunities available:
2 x Rotating Day/Afternoon Shift (Monday to Friday)
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
1 x Night Shift (Sunday to Friday)
- Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Responsibilities
- Reporting of all safety incidents and issues
- Accurate completion of Forklift Daily Check and all quality-related documentation
- Inspect, Identify and reject non-conforming loads & racking
- Ensure timely and complete delivery of loads and correct scanning to control stock
- Adhering to company safety and quality policies and procedures
About you
- Experience in a manufacturing /warehouse environment
- Valid Forklift license (good to have)
- Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
- Basic computer literacy skills and Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration to work with drivers and staffs.
Bega Group Story
Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.
Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have astrong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
Life at Bega Group
Company culture and our values are 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 our team.
· Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
· Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
· Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
· Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
· Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance
Applications
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.
We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
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