Not all warehouse jobs are created equal, and this one stands out from the moment you look at the numbers. A well-established food production and processing facility in Kilcoy, Queensland is currently hiring High Reach Forklift Operators, Licensed Forklift Drivers, RF Scanners, and Warehouse Labourers to join their expanding warehouse and logistics team across a seven day per week operation. With base hourly rates starting at $27.57 for general labourers, $28.97 for licensed forklift drivers, and an exceptional $38.00 per hour for experienced high reach forklift operators, combined with rotating shift rosters that offer genuine work-life balance through structured days on and days off, this warehouse and forklift job in Kilcoy QLD is one of the more financially rewarding and operationally interesting opportunities available in the region right now. If you bring the right licence, the right attitude, and the physical readiness to work in a fast-paced production environment, this team wants to hear from you today.
Company Overview
This opportunity is offered through a leading food processing and production facility operating in Kilcoy, Queensland under the KGF group. The organization runs a large-scale, seven day operation that supplies premium meat products across Australia, maintaining high standards of food safety, production efficiency, and workplace culture throughout every area of their facility. With a workforce that celebrates cultural diversity and a management team that genuinely invests in on-the-job training and employee development, this is a company where people from all backgrounds are welcomed, respected, and supported to perform at their best. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to selecting the best qualified candidates based entirely on relevant skills, experience, and work ethic.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the loading and accurate preparation of pallets ready for daily load out, ensuring all stock is correctly stacked, labeled, and positioned to meet outbound dispatch requirements efficiently
- Pick customer and production orders with a consistently high level of accuracy and speed, following the picking schedule and maintaining the throughput rate the facility requires to meet its daily operational targets
- Operate RF scanning equipment throughout the warehouse to track, record, and manage stock movements accurately within the production facility’s inventory management system
- Perform general stock movement tasks across the production and warehouse floor, relocating materials, finished goods, and raw product between designated areas as directed by supervisors and team leads
- Operate licensed forklifts and high reach equipment safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all relevant workplace health and safety regulations and company-specific operating procedures following sign-off on internal training and assessment requirements
Qualifications
What the Team is Looking For:
- A current LF forklift licence is a significant advantage and will be highly regarded during the candidate review process for forklift operator positions
- An LO class licence endorsement for order picking equipment is an additional advantage that will further strengthen applications for warehouse operator roles
- Demonstrated experience operating high reach forklift equipment in a warehouse, cold storage, or production facility environment is highly valued for the senior operator positions attracting the $38.00 base rate
- A high level of attention to detail across all warehouse tasks, with an understanding that accuracy in a food production and logistics environment directly impacts product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
- Basic numerical aptitude sufficient to manage picking quantities, pallet counts, and basic stock recording tasks accurately throughout each shift
- A fast and consistent picking rate with the ability to maintain throughput accuracy even during high-volume production periods
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with teammates, supervisors, and production floor staff across a diverse and multilingual workforce
- Physical capability and genuine comfort working in cold storage and chilled production environments throughout the full duration of each shift
- Unlimited working rights within Australia are a mandatory requirement for all applicants
- A current driver’s licence and reliable personal transport or a dependable means of getting to and from the Kilcoy facility consistently across rotating roster schedules
- Vaccination against Q Fever or a genuine willingness to be vaccinated prior to commencing employment, as this is a standard health and safety requirement for all personnel working in food production facilities handling livestock products
Benefits and Perks
Joining the Kilcoy production team comes with a practical and genuinely valuable set of benefits that go well beyond the competitive hourly rates on offer. Here is what the role brings with it:
- Base hourly rates of $27.57 for warehouse labourers, $28.97 for licensed forklift drivers, and $38.00 for experienced high reach operators, with additional penalty rates applying for shift times, days of the week, and overtime hours worked beyond the standard roster
- A seven day rotating roster structure with 4 on 4 off and 3 on 3 off cycles across both day and night shifts, providing a structured and predictable pattern of work and rest that supports a genuinely balanced lifestyle compared to standard Monday to Friday roles
- Extra shifts available to pick up across the seven day operation, giving motivated team members the ability to increase their weekly earnings when additional work is available
- A Kilcoy facility location that removes the stress and cost of heavy metropolitan traffic from your daily commute, making the journey to and from work significantly more straightforward and less time-consuming than city-based warehouse roles
- A highly experienced internal education and training team providing thorough on-the-job training across all roles and equipment types, ensuring every new team member is properly set up for success before working independently
- Company-specific forklift training and assessment sign-off pathways that unlock higher hourly rates for operators who successfully complete the internal certification process
- Option to purchase food processing tools and equipment including knives and steels at wholesale prices, a practical and cost-effective benefit for team members who use professional tools in their work
- Access to discounted premium meat products, giving team members the opportunity to purchase high-quality produce at significantly reduced prices as part of their employment with a leading Australian meat processing operation
- An organisation that genuinely celebrates cultural diversity and actively works to create a workplace where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected, and valued as important contributors to the team
How to Apply
The Kilcoy production facility is actively hiring across multiple warehouse and forklift roles right now, and with several roster options and three distinct pay tiers available, there is a genuine opportunity here for candidates at every level of warehouse experience.
To apply, follow the prompts on the current job listing and submit your resume along with details of any relevant licences, forklift experience, and your preferred shift availability. The hiring team reviews applications on a rolling basis and will contact suitable candidates directly to discuss the next steps in the process.
Please note that all personal information provided through your application and resume is handled in strict accordance with the Privacy Act and treated as fully confidential throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
If you are a warehouse professional, a licensed forklift operator, or an experienced high reach driver looking for strong hourly rates, a structured rotating roster, and a production team that genuinely invests in the people who show up and perform, do not wait on this one. Apply today and take your place in a facility where hard work is recognized and well rewarded from day one.