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Forklift Driver

Plant/Site:  JBS Longford Plant
Req Id:  15419
Date Posted:  22 Aug 2026

Swift & Company Trade Group is located in Queensland and is the international trading division of JBS. Our trading office has supplied to international markets for over 50 years trading a variety of protein products including beef, sheep, goat, pork, poultry and game meats along with by products including meat and bone meal and tallow.

 

About the role
Join the JBS Australia Pty Limited team as a full-time Forklift Driver based in Longford, TAS. We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious team members to join our company. In this role, you will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, load, and unload materials efficiently while maintaining a safe working environment.

 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
  • Manually handing, staking and unstacking cantons as and where required.
  • Load and unload goods from trucks and storage areas.
  • Ensure accurate placement and stacking of products.
  • Conduct routine equipment checks and report any issues.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Adhere to all workplace health and safety regulations.

 

Criteria for selection include (but is not limited to):

  • Current forklift license (LF).
  • Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and time management skills.

 

Interested?

 

Please apply online on our careers page at

http://jbssa.com.au/jobs

 

 

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