Lead Forklift Operator

at  Flavorite Hydroponic Tomatoes

ABOUT 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:

• 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

Please refer the Job description for details