Forklift Driver

Prima Fresh is a family owned Orchard and Packhouse operation that has been operating since 2002 and is located in Tatura. Prima Fresh is about delivering an above standard service and setting the benchmark for high quality product.

Prima Fresh values culture, passion, teamwork, family, and a working environment that is committed to customer satisfaction at an exceptional level. 

We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude to work in our busy and fast-paced Packhouse. This position will require you to primarily operate a forklift moving product and stock around the Packhouse, as well as ensuring packaged fruit is safely secured on pallets in accordance with distribution specifications, accurately labelled and documented.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities 

Daily tasks will include;

• Labouring and forklift operation work.
• Loading and unloading product and stock.
• Ensure product orders are packed, moved and stacked carefully.
• Read production and delivery schedules and stacking pattern to determine sorting and transfer procedures, arrangement of packages on pallet, and destination of loaded pallet.
• Apply the correct labelling to packaged fruit - checking for accuracy.
• Other general Packhouse duties 
• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.
• Work well in a team environment. 
• Understanding and adherence to Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

Skills and Experiences

You will need to have a relevant Forklift License, Driver’s License, and the rights to work in Australia. Ideally you will have 1 year or more experience using a forklift. Experience working in a Packhouse will be highly regarded but not essential for the role. You will have exceptional attention to detail and hold yourself to a high standard of work.