Machine & Forklift Operator

A world of opportunity awaits. We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands. As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk. When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. About the opportunity Operate a forklift (LO) to load and unload trucksAdhere to health and safety guidelines to create a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.Receiving goods in the system, scanning and putting awayCoordinate & document inward goods and delivery of productsParticipate in production plan review and ensure deliveryCo-operate and oversee the pre-start-up, start-up and shut down and other changeover activitiesActively manage Cleaning Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) of all equipmentCollaborate with other team members to optimize warehouse operations and identify process improvement opportunities.About you A valid LF Forklift Licence with experience operating an LO & Reach forkliftExperience in a food manufacturing facility, preferably dairy industryTeam player and have strong relationship-building skillsSAP and RF scanner experienceCommitment to Food Quality Safety, Health and Safety and Environmental SafetyWorking as a part of high performing team Knowledge of continuous improvement principlesAre you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements? At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. The benefits of life at Fonterra Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations. Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.