Cold Room Production Operator

Job Description

Who Are We?

The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced High Reach Forklift Driver to join our Production Services team at Northgate. Reporting to the Process Owner, you'll play a critical role in the receival, storage, and distribution of concentrate products within our temperature-controlled cold room environment, operating at temperatures down to -18°C.

From unloading shipping containers carrying 200-litre drums through to managing stock in high-bay racking systems up to six levels high, and ensuring timely supply to our production areas, this role demands precision, skill, and a strong safety mindset. You'll also be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and processing all stock movements in our systems.

Location : Northgate

Shift: Monday to Friday from 6:00am – 2:30pm

What’s on Offer for you?

• •A permanent role within a globally recognised FMCG organisation
• •On-the-job training and development to set you up for success
• •A supportive team environment with clear safety and quality standards
• •Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
• •Potential OT opportunities
• •Free parking on-site

Responsibilities:

• •Container receival and unloading : Safely unload shipping containers carrying 200-litre drums of concentrates; inspect incoming products for damage, verify quantities, batch numbers and documentation, and receipt stock accurately into BPCS.
• •Cold room storage and inventory management: Operate high-reach forklifts within a temperature-controlled environment to store and retrieve products from racking systems up to six levels high; maintain FIFO/FEFO stock rotation, batch traceability, and accurate inventory records.
• •Production supply: Pick and deliver the correct products, quantities, and batch numbers to production areas in line with schedules; maintain continuity of supply and communicate proactively with production personnel.
• •System operation : Process all goods receipting, stock transfers, production issues, and returns in real time; investigate and report any stock discrepancies or system errors.
• •Equipment operation and care : Conduct daily pre-start inspections, operate high-reach forklifts and material-handling equipment safely within site traffic management procedures, and report any defects or infrastructure damage promptly.
• •Safety and food safety compliance: Adhere to all WHS policies, forklift operating procedures, GMP, and food safety requirements; respond appropriately to spills, leaks, or emergency situations in the cold room and warehouse.

Your Skills & Experience:

Required

• •Current LF High Risk Work Licence (Forklift Truck)
• •Demonstrated experience operating high-reach forklifts
• •Experience in a warehouse or cold room environment , including high-bay racking systems
• •Experience using a warehouse management or inventory system
• •Strong attention to detail and accuracy in stock management
• •Solid understanding of FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and batch traceability principles
• •Good computer literacy and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• •Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• •Prior experience with BPCS (Business Planning and Control System)
• •Experience handling 200-litre drums or similar bulk product formats
• •Background in a food manufacturing or food ingredient environment

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a strong team culture at Kraft Heinz Northgate, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

Location(s)

Northgate

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes .