Forklift Operator Job in Visy, Australia

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we’ve grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand. Visy Glass has a wealth of experience in crafting pure, sustainable, and iconic glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages and dedicated to exceeding our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, we are seeking experienced forklift operators for our Glass division warehouse at our busy factory in West End.
The successful candidate will have a Forklift license, prior counterbalance experience, and ability to work on shift.

Roles will be fixed term for a minimum of 18 months (Potential opportunity for Permanent role at our Yatala Facility at the end of the contract)

• Roster on offer: One role on afternoon shift: 2pm to 10pm
• Two roles on Rotating shift: 8h rotating shift. Week off every 4 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading glass products
• Stacking 2 high using a single tyne forklift
• Using RF scanners and tablets
• Tending to palletiser alarms
• Ensure packaging material is supplied to the palletisers
• General Housekeeping
• OT available on occasion
• Ad Hoc duties as required

What you will bring to the team:

• A valid Forklift & Driver license
• Recent counterbalance experience essential
• Relevant experience with glass product desirable but not essential
• Ability to work autonomously and be self sufficient
• A strong commitment to safety and willingness to work as part of a team
• A positive attitude and be a team player

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.