Operator - Moorooka | Brisbane

Job Description

At MAURI, we are passionate about ‘baking better together' and creating an authentic workplace where our people are genuinely excited by the role baking plays in Australian food culture and how it brings together Australian families and communities.

As an integral part of the George Weston Foods group (GWF), we are a leading supplier of high-quality flours, yeasts, pre-mixes, improvers and grains, milling over one million tonnes of grain across 14 sites in Australia and New Zealand.

Our focus is on innovation and insights; aligning closely with our customers to create the products enjoyed by millions of consumers each day.

About the Role

A new opportunity is available for a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to join our team in Moorooka. This is a full-time permanent role and is key to the Supply Chain element of the business.  The role will be responsible for timely picking and putting away of products and all other activities related to the day to day operation of the warehouse keeping in line with company OHS and quality procedures.

Reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution supervisor your key responsibilities will include:

• Operating counterbalance and high reach forklift in a warehouse environment
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Despatch and receiving goods
• Picking and packing
• Preforming manual handling duties, moving stock and loading pallets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food production environment
• Contribute to a safe workplace, reporting all risks, hazards, hits and near misses while ensuring that all third-party suppliers comply with company polices
• Good working knowledge of how to safely operate manual and computer-based systems
• Operating forklifts in a Food environment
• Able to follow strict safety policies and procedures
• Excellent communication skills that ensure you can communicate with a wide range of stakeholders

Our ideal  applicant will have acurrent forklift licence with high reach experience, previous experience working as a Forklift Operator in a Food or Beverage warehouse environment and has the Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a demanding production environment.

You will also have the following:

• Team player attitude with the ability to be proactive and work autonomously
• A working knowledge of computerised systems
• Great literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work
• First Aid Certificate desirable
• Be reliable and punctual

About the Benefits

Our aim is to ensure our people can hit the ground running – so we provide company and site-specific induction with a focus on understanding GWF's business, culture, values and behaviours as well as our number one priority – safety.

We are a business that promotes diversity and flexible work; with the ability to work remotely when required as discussed with your manager.  You will join a great; friendly team, access free onsite parking, participate in monthly BBQ's and be given an attractive and competitive remuneration package.   

Best of all it's a great place to work, where you can bring your authentic self and develop a genuine long-term career!