At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely operate forklifts, manage fresh produce, and ensure smooth warehouse operations.
- Company: Join Costa, a leading global grower of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Benefits: Enjoy stable night shifts, ongoing training, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a diverse and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team delivering quality produce across Australia.
- Qualifications: Forklift license preferred; warehouse experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 41400 - 50600 $ per year.
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Warehouse Operators – Melbourne (Epping)
Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables.
Our success is built on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part of our business.
Our Epping-based market business is a leading supplier of fresh fruit and vegetable produce.
We've earned our reputation by sourcing the finest produce from select growers and by providing exceptional customer service and value for money.
Why Join Costa?
At Costa, our people are our strength. When you join us, you’ll enjoy
- Consistent night-shift opportunities and stableroster patterns
- Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
- Potential pathways to permanent, long-termemployment
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- Access to a range of health, wellbeing andemployee benefits
Learning& Development: Ongoing opportunities for growth and careerprogression.
Team
Culture: Be part of a diverse, supportive, and innovative team.
Recognition: Regularsite activities, rewards, and recognition for outstanding performance.
Impact: Playa key role in delivering safe, high-quality produce to customers across Australia.
What we are looking for
An experienced forklift operator and Warehouse Operators preferably with produce market experience, who will be responsible for working with fresh produce in a busy market environment.
Working across multiple teams, communication and forward planning skills are a must to ensure smooth operations.
Availability to work 5-6 days for a 10pm to 12pm (Night shift) start including the occasional weekend, if required, is essential.
What you’ll do
- Safe and efficient forklift transporting and tracking of fresh produce, loading and unloading of containers and trucks.
- Daily pre-starts and equipment checks to proactively identify maintenance issues.
- Receiving and Dispatch work.
- Picking and Packing orders, manual handling.
- Other duties to assist dispatch staff, as required.
- Current Forklift License essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse or market environment.
- Previous experience working in Fresh Produce Markets highly desirable.
- An understanding or perishable goods picking, stock rotation and expiry date sorting.
- A cool head under pressure and ability to work in a diverse team.
What you’ll bring
- Forklift license would be great! But not essential for the right person.
- Previous warehouse experience in FMCG environment preferred, but again - not essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate clearly
- Ability to carry out consistent lifting of cartons weighing up to 20kg in a fast-paced environment
- Growing fresh, nutritious produce loved by all
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Warehouse Operators – Melbourne employer: Costa Group
Costa is an exceptional employer, dedicated to the welfare and wellbeing of its employees, particularly those from the Pacific Islands. With a strong focus on employee support, a collaborative work culture, and opportunities for personal growth, Costa ensures that all workers feel valued and safe during their time in Australia. The company’s commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in agriculture further enhances the rewarding experience of working in a dynamic and caring environment.
