AddressThe Role
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Forklift Operator will co-ordinate the movements of Royal Wolf stock within the branch.
Key Responsibilities
Key tasks and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Operating the forklift to transport RW shipping container stock to required locations throughout the depot.
- Stacking of containers and daily review of container placement to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
- Maintaining the yards cleanliness.
- Daily checks on the forklifts, basic maintenance and servicing.
- Assisting when required with container cleaning, container surveying, depot maintenance as well as repair tasks and transport control.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A “safety first” mindset.
- Shipping container handling experience is desirable.
- Experience operating Container Reach Stacker and/or Container Side Picker is desirable.
- A current LF class licence to perform high risk work.
- Extensive experience operating forklifts with loads up to 12 ton including top lift forklifts.
- Numeracy, literacy and intermediate computing skills.
- Experience with hand tools.
- A positive attitude and a great personality.
Why join the Wolf Pack?
Royal Wolf, as a part of United Rentals, offers a range of employee benefits including a competitive salary, annual bonus, a supportive learning and development culture and a wide range of opportunities to assist you in achieving your career aspirations. Other benefits include:
- $4000 annual incentive, based on company's performance.
- Financial assistance for study – Royal Wolf provides financial assistance and support to those who aspire to undertake formal education.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program - free financial, emotional counselling and wide range of resources.
- Blinkist subscription - an app that allows you to read or listen to key insights from nonfiction books and podcasts in 15 minutes.
- Salary Continuance Insurance - Income protection following injury or illness.
- Get rewarded with our $1,500 Employee Referral Program
- AIA Vitality Starter - Earn points and unlock discounts with major brands (Virgin Australia, UberEats, Fitness First etc.) for leading a healthy, active lifestyle.
- Wellness Day - 1 day of extra paid leave per year for you to focus on your physical and mental health.
The Company
Royal Wolf has over 25 years of experience and a commitment to providing superior customer service. We specialize in the hire, sale, and modification of new and used shipping containers and offer a wide range of shipping container and portable building products to suit every need. We take pride in our great reputation for high quality products, customer service and our dedicated team
All offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol screening and national police check that is deemed satisfactory.
How to Apply
This is a terrific opportunity to work with a national leader. If the Forklift Operator position sounds of interest, please click the ‘Apply’ button below to submit your resume and covering letter.
