Full job description

Introduction:

Our mission is to make fresh fruits and vegetables a more loved and essential part of everyone's life.

Perfection Fresh is one of Australia’s largest privately owned fresh produce companies that’s been on an exciting journey of innovation and growth since 1978.

We’re an Australian-based business that grows, packs, and markets fresh produce both domestically and internationally. You’ll recognize our produce – Qukes®, Broccolini®, Calypso® mangoes, and more.

Our history 45-year history is one of continuous progress. We’re the market leader in our field and we’ve been listed on the Australian Financial Review’s top 100 private companies in Australia.

We employ more than 2,000 people across a portfolio of farming sites, high-tech production facilities, research, corporate offices, and national logistics operations.

Learn more about us and discover other exciting opportunities at www.perfection.com.au.

Description:

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our Homebush Distribution Centre team. This role is responsible for supporting the smooth flow of receivals, stock movements, order fulfilment and dispatch activity across a fast-paced cold storage and warehouse environment. **Please Note the shift schedule of this role will be 06:00AM-14:00PM**

Key Responsibilities

Safely load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks

Check stock, pallet counts and transport paperwork accurately, escalating discrepancies to DC management, supervisors or stock control as required.

Label incoming stock with date codes and GRN labels, then move and rotate stock to the correct cool room, warehouse, VAD or dispatch location in FIFO order.

Pick, repack, stack, palletise and label customer orders to specification, ensuring quality standards are met before dispatch.

Use warehouse systems, dispatch screens and basic computer processes to support order fulfilment, stock movements, label printing and daily workload planning.

Assist with stocktake checks, inventory accuracy, pallet movements and the management of CHEP, or other equipment records where required.

Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area, including packaging areas, pallet areas, waste areas and forklift charging zones.

Conduct forklift care duties, including daily checks, cleanliness, battery charging and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

Support safe warehouse operations by identifying hazards such as open cool room doors, high temperatures or blocked pathways, and escalating issues promptly.

Provide general warehouse and administration support as required, including flexibility to assist across other DC locations when needed.

Skills and Experiences:

Essential Requirements

• Current forklift licence.
• Current driver licence.
• Strong computer literacy, with the confidence and accuracy to use warehouse management systems, dispatch screens, label printing processes and basic software applications as part of daily operations.
• Previous experience in warehousing, stores, stock control or distribution centre environments.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in cold storage environments.
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with drivers, warehouse staff, supervisors and management.

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