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We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™.
We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.
About us
Join Fonterra Dairy's elite team of professional truck drivers, where safety, customer service, and quality are paramount. As our dairy farmers awaken, so do our dedicated drivers, ready to embark on the crucial task of transporting milk from farm to factory. With our state-of-the-art tankers, we ensure the highest standard of milk is collected for processing, supported by innovative technology like the in-cab Tanker Activity Management System, which monitors driver performance for optimal safety and sustainability.
Operating across Victoria, Southeast South Australia, and Tasmania, our Farm Milk Collection team guarantees the safe, timely, and accurate collection of raw milk. With a fleet of 45 trucks boasting an average age of just 2 years, we maintain NHVR mass management and Maintenance accreditations. Partnering with CMV, our fully equipped workshops ensure top-notch maintenance and repairs, including our latest investment in a new milk metering and sampling system, showcasing our commitment to continuous improvement.
As a valued member of our team, you'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training with modern technology in new and late-model trucks. Our drivers enjoy excellent working conditions, competitive income, with uniforms and PPE supplied. If you seek to work for a value-driven business, where you can be recognised for your contributions join Fonterra Australia today.
About the opportunity
To fulfil this role effectively and safely, your responsibilities include:
Conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of your truck, ensuring it's in optimal condition, and promptly reporting any maintenance or repair needs.
Adhering to all relevant transportation regulations and company policies, especially those concerning safety, cleanliness, and quality control.
Operating your truck safely and efficiently to collect milk from farms and deliver it to designated receiving facilities.
Maintaining accurate records of your trips, including detailed Runsheets and heavy vehicle work diaries as needed.
Identifying and promptly reporting any potential risks, incidents, or near misses encountered during your travels.
Representing Fonterra positively by providing exceptional customer service and acting as a brand ambassador in all your interactions.
These responsibilities ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of milk while prioritizing safety and professionalism throughout the process.
About you
Must Have an HC License: You need a valid HC license to drive trucks for us.
- Must Know How to Drive Heavy Vehicles: You should have experience driving big trucks to do this job.
Care About Safety: It's important to be serious about safety and tell us if you see any dangers or close calls.
Act Professional and Be Friendly: You'll interact with our customers and suppliers, so be polite and helpful.
Work Hard and Be Flexible: You'll need to be reliable and able to work different shifts as needed.
Be Ready to Learn and Stay Positive: Stay eager to learn new things and take on challenges with a positive attitude.
Talk Well with Others: Being able to communicate clearly with your team, bosses, and farmers is important for teamwork.
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.
