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Forklift Operator

02/04/2025
02/05/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Homebush, Markets
Logistics,Operations

Our mission is to make fresh fruits and vegetables a more loved and essential part of everyone's life.

Perfection Fresh is one of Australia’s largest privately owned fresh produce companies that’s been on an exciting journey of innovation and growth since 1978.
We’re an Australian-based business that grows, packs, and markets fresh produce both domestically and internationally. You’ll recognize our produce – Qukes®, Broccolini®, Calypso® mangoes, and more.

Our history 45-year history is one of continuous progress. We’re the market leader in our field and we’ve been listed on the Australian Financial Review’s top 100 private companies in Australia.
We employ more than 2,000 people across a portfolio of farming sites, high-tech production facilities, research, corporate offices, and national logistics operations.

Learn more about us and discover other exciting opportunities at www.perfection.com.au.
 

Job Description

This role requires you to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 2:00am - 10:00am.

Key Responsibilities

Receival & Dispatch:

  • Communicate with drivers for safe docking.
  • Unload incoming trucks and check off stock and pallet counts against paperwork.
  • Record and report any discrepancies.
  • Label incoming stock with date codes and GRN labels.
  • Move and rotate stock to the correct location.
  • Notify relevant areas of stock delivery.
  • Load trucks for dispatch, ensuring correct stock is picked.

Order Fulfilment:

  • Print daily orders and prioritize workload.
  • Collect, re-pack, stack, and label stock as per customer specifications.
  • Check stock quality and report issues.
  • Relocate stock to a safe holding area for dispatch.

Servicing Markets:

  • Respond to market sales team for late orders and stock top-ups.
  • Locate and load stock for market transport, recording product details.
  • Transport stock to Brisbane market floor/warehouse if needed.

Other Duties:

  • Keep packaging and pallet areas tidy and safe.
  • Report and rectify any labeling issues.
  • Rotate stock to ensure FIFO (First In, First Out).
  • Monitor cool room conditions and ensure product quality.
  • Cover FLT duties in other locations if required.
  • Unload pallet/bin trucks from CHEP.
  • Dispose of packaging and raw material waste.
  • Maintain and clean the forklift used.
  • Return forklifts to the battery area and charge if possible.

Internal Contacts:

  • Communicate with Stand Manager, Labourers, and Administration.

External Contacts:

  • Communicate with Customers and Transport companies

Desired Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Current Forklift License
  • Current Driver's License
  • Knowledge of Warehousing and Stores
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Ability to be resilient and thrive in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of Sydney Markets.
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