AddressAbout the organisation
As a large Australian business and leader within the Horticulture Industry and Glasshouse fruit and vegetable production, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities.
We are committed to supporting great people to develop their skills and in turn, their careers. We want everyone to come to work and feel supported to reach their highest potential.
We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
With several Flavorite sites located across Victoria, this role is based at our Tatura location which currently employs over 350 employees.
We are currently seeking a Lead Forklift Operator in a full-time capacity, to join our busy, growing, and collaborative team.
Reporting directly to the Logistics Supervisor, the Lead Forklift Operator is responsible for performing a variety of core functions to support the Logistics Supervisor with the delivery of goods and materials to ensure the quality and timeliness of customer orders meet expectations.
This role is a Wednesday to Saturday shift so the successful candidate will be able to enjoy a 3-day weekend, every week! The work life balances this role offers is almost unheard of!
Key Accountabilities of the role:
- Operate forklift in a fast-paced packing facility
- Ensure working area and surrounding areas are kept free of rubbish and trip hazards
- Prioritise daily tasks in accordance with logistics requirements
- Organise all paperwork required for loads ensuring the highest level of accuracy
- Liaise with other departments to ensure daily loads are met
- Perform higher duties in the absence of the Logistics Supervisor
- Assist the Logistics Supervisor with the orientation, training and development of new logistics team members
- Monitor the performance of current team members and provide retraining as required
- Assisting in other departments including packing, as needed to support the team
The successful candidate will have:
- Have a current Forklift Licence
- Sound computer skills
- Strong customer service focus
- High attention to detail including accurate entry of data
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- High level of organisational and time management skills
- Previous warehouse experience is advantageous but not required
So, Why to consider relocating?
There are many benefits to living in the country compared to the city, things to consider like:
- A chance to get away from the typical “Hustle and Bustle” of metro life.
- A shorter commute to work so you can enjoy your favorite music and podcasts at other exciting times of the day.
- Less dramatic weather changes throughout the day.
- Fresh air to be enjoyed anywhere you walk (including the non-crowded nature walking tracks found almost everywhere within the area)
- Do you value your space? There are many houses available in the Shepparton and surrounding areas that are typically larger than the average apartments available within the city.
- An ability to meet new people and make new connections in a smaller and often times, closer community.
- Shepparton holds a variety of celebrated cultures with existing and established community groups for anyone moving here to start building connections.
- A recent survey showed that young adults who relocated outside of a Metro area reported being happier and calmer! The country life can do you wonders!
At the heart of it, this role will suit someone who is passionate about being successful and growing within the business.
This position is not the end position for this person. With our new Packshed being constructed, we are going to see more opportunities become available for Leading Hands and Supervisors and we thrive on supporting and promoting our existing staff.
Please click here to view the position description for this role.
