Forklift Operator - $30+ per hour

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Forklift Operator - $30+ per hour. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Stable company
• Immediate start available
• Hourly rate increased after 3 months

Purpose of the role

Ingham’s is a fast-paced stable company that offers a diverse working environment and where the safety of our people always comes first. In our Processing division we are hard-working team players and problem solvers who are passionate about improving efficiencies and delivering the highest quality product to our customers.

Hours of work

This hands-on role offers a Monday to Sunday shift, working 25-30hrs per week. We are looking for people who are flexible to cover various shifts and weekend work as and when the need arises in order to support the team.

Starting rate of $30.18 per hour, plus shift loading and allowances. Rate is reviewed after 3 months of employment.

Accountabilities

• Tending allocated assembly lines, performing processing tasks efficiently and working to meet individual and group targets
• Picking and packing using RF scanning and high reach forklift
• Completing manual handling duties -lifting, pulling, pushing, bending and reaching
• Being an active, respectful team member that is reliable and honours work commitments
• Get involved with safety, follow the safety rules, speak up and be mindful of risks
• Cleaning duties and maintaining a clean work space
• Working with fresh food requires high levels or personal hygiene and working your whole shift in a cold environment
• Storing and maintaining materials, equipment and tools
• Identifying and escalating Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risks.
• Take personal responsibility to ensure livestock is treated humanely by self and others

Skills required

• Hold a current LF forklift licence with high reach experience
• Capability to perform repetitious tasks efficiently, correctly and systematically in accordance with policies and standards
• Ability to understand, correctly interpret and follow instructions, procedures and information
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• To be able to successfully communicate written and verbally
• A record showing work commitment, reliability and motivation
• Ability to respond calmly and methodically when faced with obstacles
• Good level of fitness are required as you will manually handle up to 5kg- 15kg

Prosper, grow and develop with us!

There’s plenty of opportunities for personal growth and to develop professional skills. As flexible team players, we are constantly adapting to change and innovating to lead positive change in our expanding industry. You'll enjoy a range of other benefits including competitive pay, product discounts and working in a friendly team.

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