Forklift Operator

Are you a safe, competent and enthusiastic Forklift Operator?

Want to join the Sadleirs team in Spotswood, on a Full-Time basis?

Sadleirs is an Australian family owned business, specialising in freight transportation, national and international logistics and 3PL warehousing. We work on a national road and rail network and focus on delivering great service to our customers.

As a dedicated and flexible Forklift Operator, you will enjoy variety in your working day, ensuring the loading and unloading of general freight from trucks, rail wagons and containers.

Your Duties will include:

• Responsible for the safe and compliant operation of forklift equipment
• Comply with document handling and control procedures for all relevant freight documents, including but not limited to con-notes and load sheets 
• Required to complete pre-start check on machinery and equipment that will be in use and report any problems, issues or required maintenance
• Ensure dangerous goods are handled in compliance with legal requirements and quarantine goods are stored correctly
• Communicate with truck drivers, fleet controllers, transport managers and administration staff to ensure correct freight is collected, loaded and unloaded safely
• Inspect loads and goods for damage or issues, report problems and offer suggestions or solutions
• Comply with pallet management and control procedures
• Other reasonable duties as required

Skills, licences & experience required for the position

• Forklift Licence essential (current HRWL)
• At least 1 year of experience is required
• Manual Handling skills and ability
• Dangerous Goods Licence highly advantageous
• Experience as a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) is highly regarded
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and more importantly a fantastic, can do attitude; and
• The right to live and work in Australia

Culture & Values at Sadleirs

Sadleirs is a diverse and historic family-owned business specialising in Logistics, Global Freight and Packaging. We have expanded our infrastructure and services to become one of Australia’s most trusted brands.

Our culture is a product of our ‘Family Values’ – SAFE, One Sadleirs, Customer Commitment, Communicate Openly & Honestly, Empowerment and Respect. We use our values to make decisions and therefore we make a deliberate choice about what is important to us and our business. 

We strive to recruit like-minded talent, who want to build their success on our Family Values.

Sadleirs recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

What Sadleirs can offer you

Enjoy working for a company that still has old family values with a culture that makes you feel valued:

• Permanent full-time employment direct with Sadleirs;
• Attractive pay rates, well above award
• Plenty of overtime plus additional allowances
• Flexible working arrangements (early or late start - various rosters available)
• Upskilling opportunities to other licences and positions within the company
• Comprehensive induction and on-site training.
• Discounted Gym membership
• A safety-first approach to work.
• Access to our Employee Wellbeing Initiative Program and
• Corporate rates for Private Health Insurance.

To help us to deliver The Perfect Journey, apply today!

Click ‘Apply’ now and submit your resume!