Description:
Are you an experienced Warehouse & Forklift Operator seeking a new challenge? Costa invites you to join us at our Brisbane-based business that provides marketing services for growers' produce through our market floor. We are a small team looking for enthusiastic people who want to upskill and develop a career within our business.
Position: Warehouse & Forklift Operator
Location: Rocklea, Brisbane
Shifts: Monday to Sunday, 1am or 2am starts available
This is a hybrid role. You will be required to complete pick packing and/or palletising duties, other manual handling tasks, as well as forklift operating duties.
What We Offer:
- Access to upskilling opportunities
- Consistent shifts, allowing for a work-life balance
- Potential for permanent, long-term employment for those that shine
Who we’re looking for:
An experience forklift operator with pick packing experience who will be responsible for working with fresh produce in a busy market environment. Working across multiple teams, communication and forward planning skills are a must to ensure smooth operations. Successful applicants will be rostered regular shifts for with a view to permanency for the right "fit". Availability to work 5-6 days for a 2am start including the occasional weekend if required is essential.
What you’ll be doing:
- Safe and efficient forklift transporting and tracking of fresh produce, loading and unloading of containers and trucks.
- Daily pre-starts and equipment checks to proactively identify maintenance issues.
- Receiving and Despatch work.
- Picking and Packing orders, manual handling.
- Other duties to assist despatch staff, as required.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Current Forklift License essential.
- Previous experience working in Fresh Produce Markets desirable.
- An understanding or perishable goods picking, stock rotation and expiry date sorting
- Ability to follow instructions and safe operating procedures.
- A cool head under pressure and ability to work in a diverse team.
We care for our people:
People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.