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Forklift Driver

Private Listing Tolga QLD 4882

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $80,000

Position: Forklift Driver

Type: Full-time

Employer: Top Line Produce Pty Limited

Location: Tolga QLD 4882

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 p/a

About the Business:

Top Line Produce Pty Limited is a dynamic farming business specialising in the cultivation and production of exotic fruits, vegetables, and other high-quality crops in the fertile Cairns Tablelands region of Far North Queensland. Established in 2007, the company has built a strong reputation for excellence in agricultural produce, with a commitment to sustainable farming practices, innovation, and delivering premium quality products to market. We foster a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are highly valued, providing opportunities for growth within a thriving regional agricultural environment.

About the Position:

The Forklift Driver is a critical full-time role at Top Line Produce Pty Limited, responsible for efficient material handling that connects field production, storage, and transportation operations. This position ensures the smooth movement of harvested crops, fertilisers, feed, and equipment across our farm and processing facilities, playing an essential part in maintaining productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational safety in our agricultural business.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Safely loading and unloading harvested crops onto trucks for transport, as well as unloading supplies such as fertiliser, seed, and equipment from delivery vehicles.
  2. Transporting large quantities of feed, fertilisers, and raw materials from storage areas to production sites including greenhouses and barns.
  3. Organising, stacking, and storing crates, pallets, and bags of products efficiently in storage, greenhouses, or processing facilities to maximise space utilisation.
  4. Providing harvest support by moving produce from the field or around processing facilities and trucks.
  5. Conducting daily safety checks, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring forklifts are in optimal working condition.
  6. Assisting with inventory control through accurate tracking and recording of incoming and outgoing products.
  7. Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment by adhering to site safety protocols and clearing debris.

Requirements:

  1. Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
  2. AQF Certificate 2 or equivalent qualification.
  3. At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
  4. Demonstrated technical skills in safe forklift operation, equipment inspection, and material handling; strong interpersonal skills including effective communication, teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to workplace safety.

How to Apply:

To apply, applicants must submit their resume with a valid email address through this online portal.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION
forklift operation
INVENTORY CONTROL
MATERIAL HANDLING
RELIABILITY
Safety Checks
TEAMWORK
WORKPLACE SAFETY

More details
Expiring date
16 May 2026
Date posted
17 Apr 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Labourer
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Work Authorisation
Australian citizen / Permanent resident
Pay insights
Market average based on all Forklift Operator jobs in Northern QLD
Above avg. range
$75k - $80k
Market average
$64k
$60k - $63k
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$80k
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