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Forklift Operator

03/03/2026
03/04/2026
Casual
SA - Edinburgh Parks
Distribution Centre

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years. 

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry. 

Job Description

Your opportunity to join our team

Based at our Edinburgh Parks Distribution Centre, you’ll be part of a high-performing warehouse team that keeps our operations moving. We currently have opportunities available across AM and PM shifts.

Whether you’re experienced in chiller or freezer environments, you’ll play a key role in safely operating forklifts, moving stock efficiently, and supporting a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

At Ingham’s, safety always comes first. You’ll be supported by strong leaders, clear processes, and a team that works together to get the job done right, every shift, every day.

Benefits

  • Immediate start 
  • Onsite Parking
  • Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more!
  • Opportunity for future permanent employment
  • Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable company
  • The health, safety, and well-being of our people is our highest priority
  • Fast-paced and team-focused environment
  • Consistent hours provided weekly

Daily Tasks

  • Forklift operating
  • High-reach forklift operation, 7 bays high, single bay deep.
  • Both pallet and unit picking and packing using RF scanning and high-reach RC and RM forklifts for both warehouse and truck loading/unloading operations
  • Completing manual handling duties 
  • Working within a freezer/chiller environment 
  • Storing and maintaining materials, equipment, and tools 
  • Identifying and escalating Food Safety & Quality, hazard, and risk issues to the relevant leadership teams

You will bring to this role

  • Previous RC and/or RM stand-up forklift experience desirable
  • Warehouse and/or Distribution experience or similar required
  • Understand and follow instructions and procedures
  • Work well independently, within a team environment 
  • Communicate well both written and verbally  
  • Showing commitment, reliability, and motivation 
  • Respond calmly when faced with obstacles 
  • Physically fit and repetitively lift 5kg-15kg  
  • Flexibility to cover various shifts, such as regular weekend work and public holidays

We’re looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous, and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that’s… Always Good.

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