Our client is seeking reliable and safety-focused Yard Person to join their team in a fast-paced container handling and warehousing environment. If you're an experienced forklift operator who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently, this could be the opportunity for you.
About the Role
Working as part of a small, hardworking team, you'll play a key role in unloading containers, moving freight throughout the yard and warehouse, and ensuring customer freight is processed efficiently. Start times will generally be from 7:00am, with days and hours varying based on operational requirements.
Duties Include
- Operating forklifts ranging from 2.5 tonne to 16 tonne capacity
- Unloading containers and transferring freight to designated warehouse locations
- Working alongside the operations team to meet customer delivery requirements
- Stripping packaging from timber and steel frames
- Removing dunnage using angle grinders, jimmy bars and other hand tools
- Maintaining a safe and organised work area
- Assisting with general yard and warehouse duties as required
- Working efficiently to ensure containers are processed within critical timeframes
Skills & Experience
To be successful,
you will have:
- Current LF Forklift Licence
- Experience operating forklifts of varying sizes and capacities
- Previous experience within transport, logistics, warehousing or container operations
- Confidence using power tools and hand tools
- Robust awareness of workplace safety
- Ability to perform physically demanding manual handling tasks
- A reliable work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work flexible hours as required
What's On Offer?
- Immediate start available
- Ongoing casual opportunity
- Varied role combining forklift operation and hands-on yard work
- Supportive team environment
- Stable ongoing work with a well-established logistics operation
Additional Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including Drug & Alcohol screening. Random testing may also be conducted while onsite.
If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can put your forklift skills to good use, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Dimitti Rae at MP Recruitment on (02) 6057 9333 for a confidential discussion.