Forklift Operator

Bidfood Truganina is looking for a dependable and friendly individual to join our team as a Forklift Operator at our branch. This is a fulltime role covering the morning shift.

About the role

Bidfood Truganina is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our dynamic warehouse team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for receiving, moving, replenishing, and loading stock efficiently while maintaining high safety and quality standards. You’ll work closely with our receivals, picking, and despatch teams to ensure smooth operations and accurate stock management. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong attention to detail, proven forklift experience, and a commitment to safe work practices in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Lift, stack and unstack stock and material using electric and powered trucks equipped with forks
• Ensure bin locations are replenished daily
• Pick stock when needed
• Keep a record of daily operations
• General warehouse maintenance and cleanliness.
• General daily maintenance of materials handling equipment.
• Observe and report non-conforming or defect product to stock controller.
• Act accordingly to reduce warehouse expenses through minimising damages, wastage and overtime.
• Participate in stock take functions
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager / Leading Hand
• Represent & promote Bidfood at all times

About you

You’re the kind of person who gets along with just about anyone, shows up on time and genuinely enjoys a job well done. You’re confident and courteous while performing your duties.

Skills and Experience:

• A current forklift licence with high reach experience (essential)
• Be physically fit
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in the freezer storage area at minus 25 degrees temperature
• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical

About Bidfood Truganina

Bidfood Truganina is more than just part of Australia’s leading foodservice distributor – we’re a major supply hub in Melbourne’s growing western suburbs. From national quick-service chains and large-scale caterers to schools, aged care and local food businesses, our team services a high-volume and high-expectation customer base. With strong logistics capabilities and a deep understanding of the local market, we deliver the flexibility and consistency that keeps our customers one step ahead.

With over 2,500 employees across 50+ branches nationally, Bidfood is proud to offer a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and part of something bigger. Working at Bidfood means variety, autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with suppliers, reps and teammates who are passionate about what they do. You’ll be backed by a stable, well-established company that values initiative, loyalty and care and encourages you to grow your career.

The extra perks

• Staff discounts on 6,000+ products
• Access to workforce development programs
• Corporate health plans and well-being benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Supportive team culture with room to grow

Ready to take the next step?

If this has got you thinking, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via the button below and take the next step in your career with a team that’s proud to support Australian foodservice.

Applications close:  Friday 2nd October 2026

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.