High Reach Forklift Drivers

About Us

JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

The JBS Cold Store facility is strategically located in Hemmant near the Port of Brisbane and employs approximately 140 people. Hemmant receives a high volume of truck and container loads of product from all the JBS sites around Australia, these are then re-loaded for our domestic and international customer’ orders and readied for transport.

Why work for JBS Australia? 

• Stable, long-term employment
• Access to retail discounts with national partners
• Access to health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank 
• Onsite parking

About the Role

The JBS Cold Store Facility (Hemmant) is currently recruiting experienced High Reach Forklift Drivers to join the team. Reporting to the Cold Stores Supervisor, this opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to progress their career within a global organisation that is leading the way in the meat industry.

We have the option of 3 different shift times:

• Day Shift - 6am to 2pm
• Afternoon Shift - 2pm to 10pm
• Night Shift - 10pm to 6am

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Safe and efficient operation of a forklift
• Positively contributing to a zero-harm safety culture
• Ensuring product integrity is maintained
• Checking and verification of paperwork
• Stock replenishment
• Order picking
• Loading and unloading containers
• Transferring product

About You

• Must have Australian working rights
• Hold a current Australian Forklift License (LF)
• Recent High Reach Forklift experience
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual
• Attention to detail
• Sound numerical skills
• Physically fit (some manual labour is required)
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods
• Ability to comply with company policies and procedures
• Flexibility with hours including availability to work overtime as required

Interested? APPLY NOW!