Afternoon Shift Team Leader / Forklift Operator

Afternoon Shift Team Leader / Forklift Operator

Baxters Foods Australia

Campbellfield, Melbourne VIC

Full-Time

About Us

Baxters Foods Australia is a proud family-owned company and a leading Australian manufacturer of premium food products for both retail and foodservice markets. Based in Campbellfield, we produce a diverse range of chutneys, relishes, mustards, pesto, pasta sauces and cookie dough under trusted brands including Baxters, Jensen's Organic, Aunty Kath's, Yackandandah and Tio Tito.

We are currently seeking an experienced Afternoon Shift Team Leader / Forklift Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for supporting warehouse and production operations while ensuring a safe, efficient and productive work environment.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who enjoys leading by example. Working across our warehouse and production areas, you will coordinate afternoon shift activities, support production requirements and ensure products and materials are moved safely and efficiently to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Afternoon Shift warehouse team

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently across warehouse locations

• Coordinate loading, unloading, dispatch and stock movements

• Support production with the timely supply of raw materials and movement of finished goods

• Ensure inventory transactions and stock movements are completed accurately

• Monitor team performance and provide guidance and support as required

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture

• Assist with stock control, replenishment and warehouse organisation

• Ensure warehouse and equipment housekeeping standards are maintained

• Liaise with production, logistics and warehouse teams to meet operational requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current Forklift Licence

• Previous Team Leader, Leading Hand or supervisory experience

• Minimum 3 years' forklift operating experience

• Experience operating high reach and counterbalance forklifts

• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control

• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

• Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment highly regarded

Why Join Baxters Foods?

• Join a growing Australian-owned food manufacturing business

• Key leadership role supporting warehouse and production operations

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Stable full-time employment

• Immediate start available

• Convenient Campbellfield location

Shift Details

• Full-time position

• Monday to Friday

• Afternoon Shift: 1:30pm - 10:00pm

• Immediate start available

• Afternoon shift loading applicable

Apply Now

If you are an experienced forklift operator with strong leadership skills and a passion for safety, teamwork and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Stephanie Falone, HR Business Partner.

No recruitment agencies please. Direct applications only.