Forklift Driver / Loader

  • Good remuneration $37.50 ph day shift and $43.12 ph afternoon shift+ Super + OT
  • Great Company with a friendly team environment and ongoing training
  • Progressive and Innovative Company

Forklift Driver/Loader Duties:
  • Ensure WHSE practices, procedures, and standards are followed at all times for the Logistics and Transport teams
  • Supervise team of Forklift drivers/ Loaders
  • Storage and handling of materials in accordance with SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements)
  • 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 coil
  • Ensuring the machines are loaded with material (steel coil) at all times
  • 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.
  • Report and request any staff, system, or process-related matters to Transport
    Manager
  • Maintain licensing and accreditation for plant and equipment, e.g. forklift license
  • Work proactively with Production to ensure schedule and priority changes are
    managed in a professional and courteous manner
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
  •  Forklift license (mandatory)
  •  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:
  • Be safety focussed
  • Possess a good work ethic
  • Have the ability to see tasks to completion
  • Able to work autonomously or within a team
  • Be results-driven and possess great attention to detail
  • Be honest, trustworthy, reliable, and punctual
  • Be energetic and motivated
  • 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 + guaranteed overtime every day, and an afternoon shift at $43.12 per hour + super + overtime. Opportunity for a permanent position after 6 months.Opportunity for promotion, advancement and growth.
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Sandra Matthews
Senior Recruitment Consultant