Forklift Operator

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

• Permanent Full-Time Position, forklift license is required

• Be a part of a leading dairy manufacturing company

• Day shift Monday to Friday 6AM to 2PM or 7AM to 3PM

The Role

Our Lagoon Street site is situated in the Bega Valley Shire and is the original site of Bega Cheese. Located on the beautiful Sapphire coast, far south coast of NSW, Lagoon Street is still producing Australia's favorite cheese products – cheddar cheese, string cheese as well as butter.

As a Forklift Operator, you will safely operate counterbalance and high-reach forklifts in the warehouse and cool room. Your role will support daily tasks in the Maturation department and contribute to smooth operations. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to receive training and development that can help you advance to a Senior Store Person on-site.

The successful candidate must be flexible and available to work Monday to Friday 8 hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks based on delivery and dispatch schedules.

• Accurately pick and pull stock from the racking systems.

• Create and process pallet transfers.

• Conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts.

• Adhere to company safety and quality policies and procedures.

About you

• Experience with high-reach forklifts in a manufacturing, warehouse, or cool room environment is desired

• A valid Forklift license

• Basic Data entry and computer literacy skills

• Positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn

• Being a team player is essential

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!
 

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture

• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression

• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with

• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs

• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical.

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.