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Form of workMultiquip Poultry specialises in providing services to Australia’s Poultry Industry, focusing on the safe and efficient transport of live birds from breeder farms to processing plants.
Multiquip Poultry is seeking a skilled and reliable MR Driver with a Forklift licence to join our dynamic team located at either our Kingston or Loganholme. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in operating the forklift across various farm locations working either day or night shifts, ensuring the secure transportation of poultry, and actively contributing to the smooth operation of our poultry production processes. This position entails picking up the crew truck and forklift from our Kingston or Loganholme location, driving to various farms, loading modules onto trailers ensuring the load is secure and evenly distributed during the loading process.
Key responsibilities include:
- Safely operate and drive crew trucks for poultry transportation, adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Perform routine inspections and report maintenance issues on crew trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to ensure they meet safety and operational standards.
- Transport forklift & catching crews to and from farms in specially designed crew trucks.
- Safely unload and reload chicken trailers with Forklift in preparation for transportation.
- Operate the forklift on farms while catchers load chickens.
- Maintain effective communication with growers and other essential site personnel.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable animal welfare legislation, bio-security measures, and other responsibilities.
Applicants will need the following:
- Possession of a valid MR Licence.
- A valid Forklift Licence.
- Adherence to PPE requirements.
- Flexibility to work AM or PM, Sun - Thurs (8–10+ hour shifts).
- Motivated and ready for physically demanding tasks.
- Consistent commitment to high safety standards.
- Previous experience a crew truck driver and forklift operator in the poultry industry is highly desirable.
What we offer:
- On site training for all roles.
- Competitive salary.
- Casual position available for an immediate start, with potential for full-time employment.
- Stable employment with a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Modern and well-maintained equipment.
Younger or more inexperienced applicants will have a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and the chance for additional training and progression in the industry.
**Applicants should note that due to quarantine procedures, successful applicants must not have live poultry, avian or pigs kept at their place of residence**
Multiquip is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
