Forklift Driver - Berry Category, Tasmania

About the role

Costa, Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, operates a distribution centre in East Devonport, Tasmania, which acts as the central hub of its supply chain. It is seeking experienced, safety-conscious forklift drivers for the berry category. The work takes place in cold storage facilities, and the role is not a picking position.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, move and stack products
• Transport materials efficiently throughout the warehouse
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet operational targets

Required profile

• Previous on-the-job forklift operating experience
• Current forklift licence (LF)
• Steady, controlled approach to forklift operation and strong driving skills
• Sound understanding of warehouse and logistics operations
• Ability to work in busy, fast-paced environments and to follow instructions and work autonomously when required
• Weekend availability, as Costa operates a 7-day rotating roster; weekend availability is important
• Availability to work over the Christmas and New Year holidays

Required skills

• Forklift operation (current LF licence)
• Attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Teamwork and reliability

What we offer

• Full training relevant to the role and duties
• In some cases, a Work Health and Safety (WHS) assessment may be required

Applications are assessed through a merit-based recruitment process and require a copy of a passport or an Australian birth certificate and photo identification. Candidates should check their email regularly during the process.