WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT DRIVER / ALL-ROUNDER WANTED ERSKINE PARK AREA
Our client is a National Leader distributor of specialty raw materials, functional food ingredients and processing aids in Australia. Their comprehensive product range services the food and household & personal care markets.
POSITION BRIEF BELOW
- MONDAY TO FRIDAY WORK
- ERSKINE PARK AREA
- OCCASIONAL OVERTIME WHERE REQUIRED
- HOURS OF WORK - 8AM - 4PM
- $38 per hour + overtime rates ( where required)
- COMMENCE ASAP
- TRAINING PROVIDED
ABOUT THE POSITION
The warehouse/ production forklift driver / all-rounder will be responsible for assisting with the warehouse and yard operations.
include but not limited to: operating HIGH REACH and counter balance forklifts, putaways / location of filled drums and other products, load and unload trucks, operating forklifts as well as quality assurance.
Duties & responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
• complete turn around report batch numbers / quantities
• loading and unloading trucks
• quality assurance and product identification
• Observe and report hazards identified throughout the course of performing duties
• Ensure work areas kept tidy and safe
• Manual handling tasks & Material handling
• Maintain stock levels of frequently used materials
• Store returned items in a tidy manner within storage areas
• Provide direction to suppliers, deliveries and contractors when required
• Other duties as required
To be considered for this role, applicants MUST:
- Forklift Licence and experience A MUST
- previous experience within a similar position highly desirable
- Ability to operate high reach and counter balance forklifts
- minimum 3 years experience forklift operations
- Have problem solving skills to make decisions
- High attention to detail
- Self motivated and be able to work autonomously
- Ability to work individually and part of a team
- Be available to work Monday - Friday with overtime where required
- Must be physically fit (as manual handling will be involved)
- Be Reliable and Punctual
- Have own reliable transportation.
- Be available to commence ASAP
- Have all relevant PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including Steel Cap boots / High Visibility Clothing (any other required PPE will be advised)
- Ability to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test and Criminal Check
This position will provide stability and a opportunity for full time with ongoing support for the successful applicants
As per the application process, all successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre Employment Medical (conducted by our Onsite Occupational Nurse during the interview stage) which includes a Drug and Alcohol test.