Forklift Driver / Loader

  • Good remuneration $37.50 ph day shift + Super + OT
  • Great Company with a friendly team environment and ongoing training
  • 5.00 am starts and 3:00 pm finishes (includes guaranteed overtime daily)

Forklift Driver/Loader Duties:
  • Loading long loads onto trailers using a forklift 
  • Ensuring loads are distributed and secured to comply with limits of trucks and trailers
  • Coordinate with drivers to ensure compliance with load weights and volume with prime movers and trailers
  • Ensure loads are tied down and organized for safe and efficient unloading per the route schedule drops
  • Unloading inbound steel coil
  • Loading production machines with material (steel coil)
  • Staging and planning the loading of trucks as required
  • Reporting and recording any safety or maintenance issues with plant and equipment including forklifts, cranes, racks, etc.
  • Liaising with other members of transport and production teams
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
  • Forklift license (mandatory)
  • Previous Loading experience with long loads (not palletised freight)
  • 1-3 years experience in warehousing/loading operations 
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and load bulk materials
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, order entry, truck system inventory 
  • Knowledge of how to operate and record data including barcode scanners
  • Ability to handle, manage, and move long lengths/packs of steel material and products
Personal Attributes:
  • Have the ability to see tasks to completion in a safe manner
  • Able to work autonomously or within a team
  • Possess great attention to detail
  • Honest, trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
  • Energetic and motivated with a great work ethic
  • Possess excellent communication skills
In return for these skills, attributes, and experience, the company can offer excellent working conditions and a competitive hourly rate on the day shift of $37.50 per hour + super + daily overtime. Opportunity for a permanent position after 6 months. Opportunity for promotion, advancement, and growth.
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Shane Pirrie
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