Material Handler (Forklift Operator)
About this role
Material Handler (Forklift Operator)
Nu-Pure is one of Australia's largest and most successful beverage manufacturers, supplying major retailers and brands across the country.
We're looking for a Material Handler (Forklift Operator) to join our Horsley Park team. This is a permanent full-time opportunity working a 7-shift fortnight roster, offering a unique combination of work-life balance, job security, and career development within a growing Australian business.
Why Join Nu-Pure?
- Permanent full-time position with a growing Australian manufacturer
- 7 shifts per fortnight roster
- More days off than a traditional Monday-Friday role
- Supportive and safety-focused team environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across a national business
About the Role
Looking for a permanent role with a great roster, job security, and long-term career opportunities? Join Australia's largest privately owned beverage manufacturer as a Material Handler at our Horsley Park facility.
This is not a traditional forklift role.
As a Material Handler, you will work closely with Production and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available when needed, inventory remains accurate, and production runs efficiently across the site.
You will be responsible for the safe movement of raw materials and inventory throughout the facility, ensuring production teams have what they need to meet operational demands. You'll also play a key role in inventory control, work order reconciliation, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and food safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Stage raw materials for production work orders
- Return unused raw materials to warehouse locations at the completion of production runs
- Ensure sufficient raw materials are prepared for upcoming production runs
- Monitor production schedules and material requirements
- Complete production work order reconciliations and system transactions
- Complete inventory and warehouse transactions using site systems
- Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies
- Manage non-conforming finished goods and raw material stock
- Coordinate end-of-run pallet management
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
- Participate in daily toolbox meetings
- Maintain compliance with workplace health and safety, food safety, and quality standards
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current Forklift Licence
- Previous experience in a warehouse, inventory, manufacturing, or distribution environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively
- The ability to work a rotating 12-hour day and night shift roster
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
The following would be highly regarded:
- Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Experience using warehouse, inventory, ERP, or WMS systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Experience with inventory control, stock reconciliation, or production support activities
Work Pattern
This position operates on an 84-hour, 7-shift fortnight roster, working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts:
- Day Shift: 6:00am to 6:00pm
- Night Shift: 6:00pm to 6:00am
- Rotating roster across a 14-day cycle
Enjoy a 7-shift fortnight roster that provides more days off than a traditional Monday-Friday role while still maintaining full-time hours.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced forklift operator or warehouse professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Nu-Pure team.
