Forklift Driver and Food Production Operator

Forklift Driver / Food Production Operator

About the Role
Are you a reliable, safety-focused, and hardworking individual looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Adelaide's northern suburbs?

We are seeking experienced Forklift Drivers / Food Production Operators to support the production.

This position offers a combination of forklift operation and hands-on production work in a dynamic, quality-driven environment, with approximately 15-20% forklift duties and 80-85% production responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who are comfortable working across both warehouse and production functions.

Working as part of a high-performing team, you will help maintain product quality, meet production targets, and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your Duties May Include

• Loading and unloading raw materials and finished products using a forklift.
• Transporting stock, packaging materials, and ingredients throughout the facility.
• Operating, monitoring, and assisting with food production and packaging equipment.
• Assisting with machine setup, operation, and changeovers as required.
• Packing, labelling, palletising, and preparing products for dispatch.
• Ensuring products meet all quality control and regulatory requirements.
• Conducting product inspections and quality checks.
• Completing production documentation and records accurately.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and machinery.
• Adhering to all Workplace Health & Safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

What We Offer

• Production Operator Rate: $34.96 per hour + overtime
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Immediate start opportunities available.
• The opportunity to work within a growing and established food manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
 

• Current LF Forklift Licence (essential).
• Previous forklift experience.
• Previous experience within the Food Manufacturing industry highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of workplace health, safety practices and food safety standards.
• Ability to strictly follow regulations, SOPs, policies, and procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 20-25kg when required.
• Own vehicle and current driver's licence.
• Valid working rights within Australia.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, overtime, weekends, and various shift patterns as required.

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for a role that offers variety between forklift operation and production work, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply
If you are available for an immediate start and believe you have the skills and experience required, please click APPLY NOW and submit your resume.

A consultant will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.