Storeperson (Forklift Essential) – Melbourne

Experienced Storeperson (Forklift essential) to join our friendly market team in Epping, Melbourne.

Are you a Storeperson with forklift, produce market and warehouse experience seeking a new challenge? Costa invites you to join us at our Epping-based business that provides marketing services for growers' produce through our market floor.

The Position

Position: Storeperson / Forklift Operator

Location: Epping, Melbourne

Shifts: Monday to Sunday, 10pm to 12am starts

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, preferably with produce market 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. Availability to work 5-6 days for a 10pm to 12am 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.
• Current Forklift License essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse or market environment.
• Previous experience working in Fresh Produce Markets highly desirable.
• An understanding or perishable goods picking, stock rotation and expiry date sorting.
• A cool head under pressure and ability to work in a diverse team.

What you’ll bring to the role

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.

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