Forklift Operators (Full-Time) Nericon

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Rombola Family Farms is currently seeking passionate and driven Forklift Operators to join our team

Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

Ongoing, full-time positions with excellent career opportunities.

Busy and energetic work environment with varieties of activities

At Rombola Family Farms, we offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive and innovative work environment. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkin, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Forklift Operator will support harvest operations by carrying out a series of jobs including bins’ receival, weighing, packing, transporting, and loading of produce into the cool room and trucks as directed.

About The Role

Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner (No 1 priority)

Stack bins in correct groups of 3

Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager

Stage loads as directed

Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing

Load bins on and off scales

Stack up made bins

Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers

Daily Forklift checks completed.

Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage

Ensure weights in bins are correct

Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight

Blow and wipe down bins and seedless

Pallet cap finish goods

Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct

Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct

Ensure truck is loaded as directed

Evidence of work rights

Current unencumbered Driver's License

Forklift license

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude

Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds

Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures

Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good level of physical fitness, including ability to kneel, grasp, bend/twist, lift light to moderate loads (up to 10-15kg) and be able to work in temperature extremes and dust

Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays.

In return we offer you

A passionate and energetic team culture.

Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

Number of positions available: 5 Commencement: January 2027. This role will be permanent and ongoing. Renumeration: $26.84/hr (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 3)

Who we are?

Rombola Family Farms are located 20kms North of Griffith, NSW and in Mataranka (NT). Our company is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned agricultural business. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkins, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce.