ECS Project logistics are seeking an energetic and experienced Yard Hand (Forklift Operator) to join our team at our Brisbane (Sumner) Facility.
You will become part of a high preforming team ensuring all shipments move through the depot seamlessly and with care in order to provide the best service to our clients in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
The position requires an experienced operator who has proven experience working operating various forklifts (1t, 3.5t & 16t) and has sound knowledge of freight handling.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following mandatory skills and attributes.
- Forklift Licence (LF)
- Physically fit and willing to do manual handling
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Robust customer service focus
- Experience in load and unloading semi-trailers and containers
- Well-developed focus on safety within a logistics environment
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to keep the depot in a tidy and safe condition
- Ability to assist interstate drivers with loading and securing loads
Yard Hand Duties
- Loading and unloading vehicles coming into and leaving the depot
- Perform checks on trailers and dollies prior to departure to ensure vehicles and trailing equipment are compliant
- Maintain the fleet which includes but not limited to greasing, washing and ensuring the appropriate binders and chains are allocated to trailers
- Ensure the depot, yard, and warehouse are maintained in a clean and orderly condition
- Assist with the delivery of trucks, trailers and dollies to repair and cleaning suppliers
- Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, CoR, load restraint, state roads authorities and Heavy Vehicle National Laws (HVNL)
- Report any faults with equipment in a timely manner
- Report non-conformances, incidents, and unplanned changes
- Assist drivers assembling trailers and dollies
- Carry out extra duties as required and as directed by the manager