A truck driver has been killed after being hit by a forklift in Sydney’s east.

The 57-year-old man was working at Menzies Aviation’s Matraville warehouse on Military Rd when he was fatally struck by the heavy industrial vehicle about 5.30am on Monday.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Worker killed in Matraville forklift accident.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he suffered critical chest injuries and could not be saved.

Menzies Aviation said the section of the cargo operation had been shut down following the incident in a statement to 7NEWS.com.au.

“This is a tragic day for everyone, especially the family of the truck driver,” a spokesperson said.

“We’re offering them our full support and compassion.

“Counselling has been made available to staff who were onsite when the accid

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